Next Generation Worker

St James Chorley

Are you passionate about helping children and young people follow Jesus for a lifetime?

St James’ Church is a gospel-centred evangelical church serving East Chorley. Around 100 adults and 35 children gather each Sunday; many are exploring Christianity.

We are seeking a prayerful enthusiastic Christian leader to develop and lead our ministry with the Next Generation (0-21s).

The role includes shaping youth ministry, equipping parents, and training volunteer teams to disciple young people and families in our community.

Hours

Full-time

Application Deadline

17th April 2026

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What is The Forge?

The Forge is an online training and resource platform from Growing Young Disciples. It exists to strengthen and support children’s, youth, and family ministry leaders. It is more than a content library. It is a place of sharpening and growth, where gospel depth meets practical wisdom for real-life ministry.

Who is The Forge for?

It is for anyone involved in discipling the next generation. Whether you are a full-time youth pastor, a Sunday school volunteer, a church leader, or a parent who wants to think more deeply about gospel-shaped ministry with young people, The Forge has been built with you in mind.

What will I find inside The Forge?

You will find biblically rich training videos, downloadable resources, safeguarding templates, risk assessments, leadership tools, and teaching materials. There is also an online community space where you can connect with others, ask questions, and find encouragement.

How much does it cost?

The subscription is yearly. You can pay £200 up front, or spread the cost with monthly payments of £20. Either way, you are signing up for a one-year commitment. After that, you are free to cancel at any time.

Who gets access to The Forge when our church subscribes?

The subscription covers your whole church team, so anyone involved in children’s, youth, or family ministry can access the training resources and downloads.

Who gets access to the Forge online community?

Each subscription comes with one named community member. But we know that some churches have more than one key leader involved in children’s, youth, or family ministry. That is why we offer up to three named users per church to access the Forge community area.

This allows your team to grow together without turning the space into a free-for-all. If you need more individual sign-in permissions because of a larger team or unique circumstances, just get in touch and we will sort it out for you.

Can I share the resources with people outside my church?

No. A subscription gives access to your local church team only. Resources must not be shared, copied, or distributed to anyone outside your church. If content is shared beyond these terms, access to The Forge will be withdrawn. We take this seriously in order to protect the integrity of the platform and ensure fairness for all.

Is the content updated regularly?

Yes. The Forge is a living platform, not a static archive. New resources are added throughout the year, including training videos, downloadable tools, and leadership materials. We are always listening to what churches need and developing fresh content in response.

Can I use this for team training?

Yes. This is one of the most common requests we receive. The Forge includes a growing set of short, practical training videos with built-in discussion questions and leader notes. They are ideal for use in monthly or termly team meetings.

Do you offer help with specific issues or bespoke advice?

Yes. If your church is facing a particular challenge or needs support in a specific area of ministry, we would love to hear from you. The Forge exists to serve the local church, not to replace it. We are here to help.

Is The Forge suitable for different denominations?

Yes. While the platform is built on a conservative evangelical and reformed theological foundation, it is designed to serve churches across a wide range of denominations. The resources are biblically faithful, pastorally wise, and practically adaptable.

Can I try it out before subscribing?

We would be happy to show you around. Send us a message and we can arrange a preview or talk through how The Forge could serve your team.

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