12 Church Leadership jobs

PASTOR/ELDER OPPORTUNITY NEW LIFE IGNITE CHURCH ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, UK We are one church in two locations: Chesterfield and Alfreton. After nearly 40 years of faithful leadership, our current pastor is retiring — and we're seeking a new leader to take up the mantle at New Life Ignite Church in Alfreton, Derbyshire. We're looking for someone with a pastors heart, a passion for Jesus, and a strong alignment with our vision. The candidate willl find a supportive, Spirit-led environment with established teams in worship, preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and more. You will work in team with our full time leader who is based in Chesterfield. Flexible hours Supportive team Spirit-filled leadership This is a salaried position currently at 0.4 with with agreement for 0.6. (The present leader has worked as a school teacher whilst leading the church.) INTERESTED? Let’s talk! We can meet in person or on a Zoom call. Contact us: new_life_church@hotmail.co.uk LEARN...

  St. John’s Wonersh, Surrey                                                                         Children and Families Leader Up to £27,300 (15-30 hours)   We’re looking for someone passionate about helping our children (aged 0-11) grow in faith. At St. John’s we believe that children are the heartbeat of our community, bringing unfiltered energy and love of life to all they do. We long for every child and family to feel welcomed, safe and excited to explore who Jesus is. Could you lead and shape the continuing growth of our children and families ministry? Accommodation negotiable. For further details, please contact clare@wonershchurch.org.uk

Woking Salvation Army is a vibrant church in Surrey, expanding its children’s (including youth) and families ministries to the local community. We are recruiting a motivated and experienced children’s and families leader to join our friendly team.   Key responsibilities: Lead the children, youth and families’ ministry at Woking Salvation Army Develop the youth and children’s outreach and discipleship activities Grow the children and youth ministry in an innovative way that positively impacts young people’s relationships with Jesus and leads to a growth in families regularly attending Sunday worship. The successful applicant will have Experience of organising community activities for a range of different programme participants Ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own workload to meet objectives Good communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and...

St Matthew’s is a Spirit-filled Church family passionate about the transforming presence, power, and love of God. We are a vibrant, multi-generational Church in the island of Jersey, seeking to see lives and communities impacted by the gospel locally and beyond.We are seeking an Assistant Minister who will play a key role in supporting the life, mission and growth of the Church, whilst developing particular areas of focus, shaped around their passions, gifts and experience, in collaboration with the Incumbent, Senior Leader, staff team, and Church community. The salary is £46k pa plus expenses and social security. For fuller details and an application form, please email office@stmatthews.je or visit our website: www.stmatthews.je Closing date for applications: Monday 1st June, 2026. Interviews held in the week beginning Monday 15th June.

We are looking for an experienced ministry lead to undertake an exciting and challenging fulltime role with our children, young people and their families. We have an established and growing ministry in this area and we need someone with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to enable us to ensure we grow disciples and nurture those who attend regularly but also to show God’s love to the children and young people who are on the periphery of church life and in our wider community. We are looking for someone who loves Jesus and has a heart for children, young people and families. We would want you to help develop a vision for the future as we seek to show God’s love everyday to the children, young people and families with whom we have links - from initial contact, relationship building and practical support, to teaching and discipling. We don’t just want to maintain but also develop what we are able to offer to our church families and wider community. We are excited...

An exciting opportunity to lead and develop ministry with children, young people and families in a growing church in South Hampshire. The Church of the Good Shepherd, Crookhorn is a thriving and welcoming charismatic Anglican church with a strong heart for its local community. We are deeply committed to nurturing faith in the next generation and already have well-established children’s and youth ministries, with significant potential for further growth and development. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person (or two people) to help build positive relationships with children, young people and families, encouraging the growth of faith and supporting the development of character and community. The Role This post may be appointed as: Children & Families Co-ordinator – 15 hours per week, focusing on ministry with younger children and their families, or Youth Co-ordinator – 15 hours per week, focusing on ministry with young people, or...

Bethany City Church (“City Church”) is a vibrant, contemporary, multi-service, multi-generational and multi-cultural church that is life-fuelled, fun loving and passionate about Jesus. Church to us isn’t about empty religious practices, but it’s about people expressing abundant life and faith in Jesus.   We are looking for a full time Pastor to develop and build up our church who has:   ● A demonstration of a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, a deep love for His people, His church, and His Word . ● An ability to communicate God’s Word, in line with Bethany City Church’s statement of faith, in an engaging vibrant way, that both encourages believers in their walk with God, and also to present the gospel to those who as yet have not given their lives to Christ Church Profile and Pastor Job Specification January 2026 . ● To have a pastoral heart for the people of Bethany City Church, and also a compassionate heart for the people of the city of Sunderland and beyond....

Do you feel called to lead discipleship and community transformation in a diverse urban setting?  Morden Baptist Church  seeks a  Lead Minister  to help grow and shape God’s work in Morden. Our vision: “Growing disciple-makers who transform Morden and beyond.” We are a welcoming, diverse church, rooted in Scripture and committed to sharing the good news of Jesus in accessible ways. We value the contribution of all, releasing people into their gifts and calling. Based in South West London, our church family represents 20+ nations. We are actively engaged in our community through Food Bank, Community Fridge, Youth Ministry, and programmes for older people. We enjoy vibrant, expectant, spirit-led worship and our 2026 theme is “Pursuit of God.” We seek a leader to  deepen discipleship, strengthen community presence, and discern our next season together .  Is God calling you to make a lasting, transformational impact? Email: dsl@mordenbaptist.co.uk for application details.

Join Our Team as Youth Minister at St Peter’s, Maidenhead! Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus and live distinctively for Him? Do you thrive in a creative and dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? St Peter’s Maidenhead is looking for a  Youth Minister  to lead and grow our thriving youth ministry. As a church family, we are committed to  LOVE JESUS, SHARE LIVES, and TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES . We believe in nurturing the next generation to live out their faith with courage, authenticity, and purpose. You’ll be joining a  friendly, motivated, and supportive team  who are united by a shared vision for seeing lives transformed by Jesus. What We’re Looking For We’re searching for someone who is both  brave  and  kind : Brave : You’ll tell a better story, inspiring young people to live boldly and distinctively for Jesus in today’s world. Kind : You’ll meet young people where they are, walking alongside them with...

Join Our Team as Children’s Minister at St Peter’s, Maidenhead! Are you passionate about helping children encounter Jesus and grow in their faith? Do you thrive in a creative and relational environment where you can make a lasting impact?  St Peter’s Maidenhead is looking for a  Children’s Minister  to lead and develop this vital ministry. Who We Are As a church family committed to  LOVE JESUS, SHARE LIVES, and TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES . We believe in nurturing children’s faith, equipping parents, and reaching out to the wider community. You’ll be joining a friendly, motivated and supportive team who are united by a shared vision for seeing lives transformed by Jesus. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who: Has experience leading children’s ministry and school outreach. Brings creativity and energy to engage children and families. Is passionate about equipping parents to disciple their children. Has a deep, mature faith and can...

ABOUT US TFW Church is a vibrant, growing church, located on the north side of Macclesfield, Cheshire. We are home to 300 + people.  Every week we welcome guests to our services, encouraging them to find community and connection as they explore faith. We are evangelical and charismatic in practice, with a high view of scripture and a deep dependence on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. We want to play our part in impacting our region with the good news of Jesus through intentional outreach, including Alpha.    ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an Assistant Pastor (Youth & Young Adults) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to help oversee the life and ministry of TFW Church. Part of the Assistant Pastor’s responsibility will be the spiritual health and vitality of our Youth and Young Adult ministries, as well as enjoying a wider leadership role in the life of the church, preaching and developing vision. Please see the attached job...

DIRECTING ELDER Ashford Community Church, Francis Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 7UR Package: £27k to £33k + 3 bed house To play a prominent role in the Eldership of this growing Church The successful applicant will be a committed Christian who has experience/ability in Christian pastoring and Biblical teaching For details of the position contact vacancy@ashfordcommunitychurch.com Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026 Start date can be flexible but the aim is for February to April 2027 Website: www.ashfordcommunitychurch.com