11 Church Leadership jobs

Is God calling you to pastor an independent village church on the edge of London? Abridge is a small rural community within the M25 on the borders of London and Essex. Abridge Village Church is the only place of Christian worship in this village, but partners with neighbouring churches to share God’s love in word and deed in the village and surrounding area. Its small, faithful congregation of around 30 people is blessed under God to offer a safe and welcoming space for groups of all ages during the week, as well as to enjoy prayerful and supportive fellowship in their Sunday worship. There is a vacancy for a visionary pastor to build on the solid missional opportunities that have been developed at this church in recent years. These include extensive links with the primary school and community forged since the foundation of this independent free church over 100 years ago. This unique opportunity for local mission and ministry would suit an individual or a...

Holy Trinity and St Mary's Guildford is seeking an inclusive full-time Family & Children’s Minister to lead in the Ministry Team on building and extending our work. We are connected with a large number of children and young people through our church choir and our links with church schools. There is real potential to develop this work on Sundays and across the week. We offer warm, welcoming congregations, a highly-supportive team of ordained and lay ministers, and leadership committed financially and spiritually to make this work our top priority in the coming years. We are open to growth, change and the insights that someone with the right experience and gifts can bring. If you fancy working in a busy town centre parish with both traditional and contemporary worship, a vision that excludes no one (and means it), and which is ready for a change of culture in this area of its ministry, give us a try. Holy Trinity & St Mary's is a large Church of England parish church...

Restore Community Church is looking for an inspiring, visionary Senior Leader to take our growing multi-congregational church family into its next season of church planting, growth, discipleship and mission. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced church leader to provide vision, strategic leadership, and pastoral oversight across four congregations in North London and Southwest Essex. Locations: Woodford, Loughton, Epping & Enfield Salary: From £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience and/or pro rata) Job Type: Full-time (part-time and bi-vocational arrangements considered) Start Date: January 2027 Application Deadline: Monday 31 August 2026 The Opportunity We are prayerfully seeking a visionary and relational leader who will:   ·       Lead Restore into a new season of spiritual growth and multiplication. ·       Cultivate a culture of discipleship, prayer and mission. ·       Develop, empower and release current and future...

To lead and grow a Christ-centred, discipleship-focused youth ministry (Year 7 to 13) that  reaches out to the community, helps young people encounter Jesus, belong to the church  family, and develop as lifelong disciples. The Youth Pastor will build strong relationships with young people and their families, develop and support volunteer leaders, and connect the youth ministry into the wider life and mission of Sawyers Church. Please read the job description for further details, and complete the application form by 31st August 2026 if you are interested.  Thank you.

St Peter’s Watford intends to recruit either one full time Associate Pastor or two part time Associate Pastors. Responsibilities would be divided between the roles with a particular focus on Worship & Discipleship and Community & Outreach. We are a warm, friendly and hospitable church family with two services on a Sunday and three key missional activities running throughout the week and monthly. Our vision is to become a welcoming hub for our community, growing in faith as one family and sharing God's love to the Meriden, Tudor and beyond.   Our hope is that we will become a flourishing intergenerational church at the heart of our parish. If you are passionate about intergenerational worship, mission and leading all ages deeper into their relationship with God, we would love to hear from you.

South Hanwell Baptist Church (London W7) is a welcoming, multi-cultural community which loves Jesus and is passionate about knowing, serving, and proclaiming Him. We are seeking a full-time pastor who is a Christ-centred man, growing in Godliness, devoted to preaching and teaching the word of God in order to equip the church, that we might reach our community and beyond with the glorious Gospel of God. How to apply: For a full church profile and application details, please visit our website: https://www.shbchurch.org.uk/pastor-vacancy Application deadline: 15th September. Please note: The pastor role is only available for applicants that have the right to live and work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity for a visionary leader good at team building and encouraging others to reach out with Christ's love. We are looking for a Team Rector: * passionate about people becoming devoted followers of Jesus * developing a culture of discipleship, prayer and pastoral support * with strong teaching gifts, rooted in God’s word and open to renewal * uplifted by active involvement in village life and forging closer links with schools * committed to reaching out to those not in church, especially young families * enjoys leading and working collaboratively but with specific responsibility for St Peter’s Newdigate. We offer a committed and supportive clergy and lay ministry team, a large well-appointed 4 bedroomed Rectory with a lovely garden, and a very warm welcome from our church family! Visit the website to download a Parish Profile with full details of St Peter's Newdigate and the churches in the Team;   cofeguildford.org.uk/clergyvacancies

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...

Holy Trinity with St John's are seeking a full-time Resource Hub Lead - Families and Children 0-8 to lead and develop mission and outreach among families with young children and in link parishes across the Diocese as part of the Rochester Diocese Called Together Programme. For further information and an application pack, please go to our website or follow the QR code above. If you would like a conversation about the post, please contact the Church Office in the first instance ( office@htsj-penge.church ).

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...

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...