Background Information
Mission statement
By proclamation and demonstration of the truth of Christ’s message, to increase the membership of the Church local and worldwide and to encourage every member to grow in Christian character and in the knowledge of God. Nant Coch Church Nant Coch Church is situated in a mixed residential area of Newport near to the civic centre and under a mile from the centre of the city. The church building was originally a house, which has been converted and extended for use as a church. The house has many rooms which are used for activities with young people, and the entire top floor attic space (see photo below) is a dedicated youth space. Nant Coch is an independent church, with its roots in the Brethren tradition, and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. It enjoys good relations with the other churches in the area. The leadership of the church is carried out by a team of three elders who are supported by ten other leaders, each of whom takes responsibility for a different aspect of church life. By the time the successful applicant takes up their post, the church will not have had a full-time worker for about four years. In the past, at various times and as the needs of the church have changed, we have had a single paid member of the leadership team taking on a specific role as a staff elder, youth worker, or youth and families worker. Our congregation is made up of people of most ages although the majority are in the retired age group. Since the pandemic, the Lord has encouraged us through answered prayer with a small number of new families joining the church and, more recently, two conversions. Current church activities Below are the activities that the church currently undertakes. These are reviewed from time to time by the leadership team, and the new full-time church worker will be free to introduce new activities, to contribute to or modify the current programme subject to discussion with the elders and the leadership team. Sunday morning services On a Sunday morning, we follow a theme lasting from 4 weeks to a term. Talks are given by visiting speakers, supplemented by home speakers. Singing is a mix of traditional hymns and more modern songs. Services are led by one of a small group of service leaders. We all come together at the start of morning worship for the first 20 minutes or so, and then the younger people are able to go to specific groups for their ages. At least once a month we have communion. The congregation, including the children who attend Sunday Club, averages around 50 people. Audio recordings of the service are made available on the church website for those who are unable to attend in person. Every month or two, we have an all-age service when the whole church family is able to join together in worship. Sunday evening services The pandemic saw the end of our regular evening services, but we meet for communion in the evening whenever an all-age service occurs in the morning. Sunday Club activities On a Sunday morning, up to 17 children/young people attend Sunday Club, although numbers vary considerably from week to week, depending on what other activities are happening elsewhere. The age range is between three and 13. Friday night activities We recently introduced a fun night with games and activities for the young people on the last Friday of every month. Elements A small group of teenage girls meets weekly for craft, Bible study and prayer. Babies and toddlers The church runs a popular babies’ and toddlers’ group on a Tuesday morning. Community event A monthly community event welcomes mainly older citizens from the local community. Mid-week Bible studies There are three mid-week Bible studies. Once a month, a group of our older people gathers on a Wednesday afternoon. Some of our ladies gather on a Thursday, and Tuesday evening has a more varied mix of people who join together. Prayer meeting A group of around ten people meets online on a Saturday morning each week for prayer. ICE Wales A number of adults in the church are involved in ICE Wales’ outreach to schools, which involves them in taking assemblies and running Bible clubs for pupils. Through these connections, the church has good links with its two closest primary schools. We open the church to local primary schools for Christmas and Easter presentations. Neighbourhood visiting Two members of the congregation visit nearby homes on a Thursday afternoon. Church newsletter We produce an occasional newsletter which is distributed to around 1,500 homes nearby. Pastoral care groups The Church provides pastoral care to its congregation through smaller groups. These groups are intended to provide pastoral care, either from the group leader and/or from other group members. They also aim to provide fellowship beyond Sunday services, pray for each other and encourage each other to grow in the Christian faith. |
Full-time church workerNant Coch Church is looking to appoint a full-time church worker to start in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The links below give further details of the post.
Application Procedure Background Information Job Specification Application Pack and Form 
|
