47 Church/Ministry jobs

Heatree Activity Centre is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer and Centre Manager to lead the charity and the centre into an exciting new phase. Set on a stunning 180 acre estate in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, Heatree exists so that children and young people can encounter God through adventure. We are now looking for a leader who can unite prayerful, Christ-centred leadership with strategic direction, operational excellence, and team development. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will shape and deliver a bold, five year strategy focused on growing our Christian youth ministry, enriching our school programmes and building strong relationships with churches and partner organisations across the South West. They will oversee people, operations, safeguarding, finance, fundraising, facilities, and estate stewardship — ensuring Heatree remains safe, sustainable, and spiritually vibrant. We are seeking a committed Christian with senior...

At Green Pastures, we believe homelessness has no place in our world. For 25 years, we’ve been providing safe homes, life-changing support, and sharing the hope of Jesus with those in need. Now, we’re looking for an Administrator to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of our operations, supporting our team and partners as we work to change more lives. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a real difference, this could be the role for you. Your administrative skills will help us offer hope and practical support to those who need it most. Job Title: Administrator Where: 28 Union Street, Southport Or Remote Working - Nationwide Hours: Full-time or part-time available Wage: £26,227.50 per annum Contract: Permanent (with 6-month probation) Start Date : Immediate WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS As a Head Office Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations that enable our mission to thrive. Through your...

Do you long to see children encounter Jesus and families flourish in their faith? At Christ Church Clifton, we believe God is doing something exciting in this generation - and we’re looking for someone to help lead and grow our ministry with children and families into its next season. We are a vibrant and welcoming Anglican church in Bristol, part of the New Wine family of churches, and with a deep commitment to helping people find and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Our children’s ministry is already thriving, with around 100 children connected to church life and a fantastic team of volunteers - and we believe there is so much more to come. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape a growing ministry. As our Children’s and Families Pastor, you will… Lead and develop our ministry for children aged 0-11 Build, inspire, and grow a team of committed volunteers Create engaging, faith-filled Sunday environments where children can encounter God Equip and...

Job Purpose The Children (0-11) and Families Outreach Leader exists to develop mission pathways that engage children and families with the church and offer them opportunities to hear about Jesus, decide to follow him and develop their faith as part of a church community. Job Description The post holder will: • Recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers to lead in this area of work. • Develop and implement a strategy for engaging children and families across the city of Stoke that enables them to hear about Jesus, decide to follow him and grow in their faith. • Be proactive in developing close partnerships with local primary schools (and others as appropriate) to establish missional programmes and opportunities to connect with children and families. • Work alongside the clergy team and the Worship and Creative Lead to develop a Sunday service that is accessible for children and families. • Facilitate multi-group children’s provision during...

The Encounter Project's vision is to see nine new inter-generational worshipping communities established across the city. Each one reflecting the unique flavour of its local community. The Encounter Enabler will develop and lead 3 new Encounter Satellites (new worshipping communities) focused on children and families.   They will develop the new Worshipping Communities in collaboration with: ·       The Encounter Leader ·       The other Encounter Enablers and the Transition Enabler ·       The Encounter Local Oversight Groups ·       A newly established resource church which will grow alongside the Encounter satellites ·       T he local parish and school leaders To develop the Encounter Satellites and enable children, young people, and their families to grow in their faith you will have a focus on: ·       Building on existing work within each locality ·       Reaching young people and their families with the Gospel...

The Encounter Project's vision is to see nine new inter-generational worshipping communities established across the city. Each one reflecting the unique flavour of its local community. The Transition and Social Media Enabler will initiate and lead a ‘Children and Youth Transitions Outreach’ programme, connected with New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) in the Encounter project, in collaboration with local parishes and schools and the Resource Church at All Saints Hanley, supporting all the Encounter satellites in using social media as a tool for mission and discipleship. They will oversee a part of the children and youth work, both in schools and NWCs, that focuses on the transitional years between primary and secondary education enabling the young people to continue their faith journey. This role will fit within the structure of New Worshipping Communities focusing on: ·       Journeying with young people as they make the move from primary to secondary education...

Holy Trinity, Jesmond, set just outside the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, is looking for a part-time (2 days per week) Worship Leader to join our dynamic and growing Staff Team to deepen and encourage a culture of spirit-led worship in our Sunday services. The successful candidate will work closely with our Vicar and Staff Team, and will also lead, develop, and empower our singers, musicians and AV operators to help them grow as a team. Personal Requirements The Worship Leader should be a spiritually mature Christian who is living and sharing the values of God’s Kingdom. This person must have: ·        A heart for encountering God in worship. ·        A passion to draw people to Christ through music and other creative ways of worship. ·        An ability to explore, develop and deepen corporate worship. ·        An ability to relate to, and work well with others, showing wisdom, empathy, and leadership. For full details and 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

Broughty Free Church is a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland in Dundee, in the picturesque seaside community of Broughty Ferry.  We seek to appoint a staff member to help us lead, organise, develop, and grow our ministry to children, young people and families.  Part-Time (0.5 FTE = 18.5 hours per week) Salary scale: £ 29,536 to £33,390 per annum pro rata, experience and training dependent. Working hours will require some flexibility. It may be possible to structure the working pattern to allow time off during school holidays, making this role particularly suitable for someone with school-age children. Responsibilities • Work with our minister, leaders and volunteers to ensure we provide the best possible pastoral care and teaching for children, young people and families. • Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers • Support parents in their biblical responsibilities for their children • Initiate and maintain gospel outreach within the community...

Sixty-One Church Engagement and Hubs Lead Salary £18,600, 3 days a week (£31,000 FTE) Could you support, inspire and enable local churches to meet the needs of people with a criminal conviction?   Sixty-One is a Bristol-based charity providing relational and practical support to men and women with a criminal conviction and the motivation to change. We also seek to inspire, engage and equip the church and individual Christians to join our work as a practical expression of Jesus’ love for people on the margins.   Sixty-One is looking for a Church Engagement and Hubs Lead, 3 days a week (22.5 hours a week)   Are you: Passionate about supporting people who have experience of the Criminal Justice System?   Do you:   Have experience of working with churches as well as people with complex needs?   Could you: Bring your excellent people, training and communication skills, to our team? A full and active understanding of the...

We are seeking a woman of godly character, with an interest in developing their pastoral and teaching gifts, to serve our ministry to women. Short term contract (2 years), full time, to start August-September 2026 Salary: £27,800 Closing date: 17th April 2026 For more information and details on how to apply, see stebbes.org/jobs

Assistant / Associate Pastor Vacancy Carnforth Free Methodist Church is a vibrant tapestry of ordinary people whom God has gathered from across the beautiful region of North Lancashire, North Yorkshire, and South Cumbria. Our congregation of over 200 people represents more than 13 nations and spans multiple generations. We are seeking to recruit a  full-time Assistant/Associate Pastor  who will work alongside the Senior Pastor, the leadership team, and the congregation to help fulfil our vision: to see lives and communities transformed by God’s amazing love. This is expressed through growing as disciples of Jesus and helping others grow to become disciples too. Depending on gifting and experience, the role will include: Preaching and leading services Providing pastoral care Overseeing and developing the church’s outreach ministries within the local community Overseeing and developing the children’s and youth ministries...

Children and Families Pioneer Location: Loddon Reach Benefice (Shinfield, Swallowfield, Spencers Wood, Beech Hill) Hours: 37 hours per week (including regular Sundays) Salary: £32,000–£34,000 | Contract: 3 years (with possible extension) Why join us Be part of a growing, outward-looking group of four Church of England parishes just south of Reading. This is a pioneering role for someone who loves children and families, wants to see people encounter Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and who can build sustainable, creative ministry across schools, homes and community spaces. Role summary You will develop and grow a children and families ministry across the benefice: creating welcoming spaces, launching age-appropriate activities, building school and community links, and recruiting and equipping volunteers. You will be supported by an experienced Team Rector and a well-resourced ministry team. Key responsibilities Design and run regular...

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To lead and deliver Lifecentral Church's youth ministry (11-18s) in alignment with the vision, values and strategic direction set by the Senior Leadership Team. This role focuses on excellent programme delivery, volunteer leadership, and discipleship of young people, while contributing to the wider life and mission of the church. MAIN DUTIES Programme Coordination and Engagement Organise and lead weekly youth gatherings, including Sunday youth sessions and midweek youth programmes. Support the delivery of outreach initiatives and social events designed to engage young people both within the church and wider community. Create, welcoming, safe and engaging environments where young people feel known, valued and encouraged in their faith journey. Ensure all sessions and activities are well organised, resourced and delivered to a high standard. Curriculum Development and Implementation Adapt and deliver age-appropriate curriculum and...

JOB ADVERT Finance Assistant Hours : Part Time 15 hours /week (in office 2 days each week, flexi working hours) Salary : £26,000-28,000 pro-rata, plus pension Holidays : Pro-rata reflecting a full-time entitlement of a 35-hour working week with an annual entitlement of 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays. Role Working with Xero and MyGiving software, maintaining income and expenditure records, producing management reports, reporting externally as required, helping prepare annual church budgets, and assisting in preparation of annual accounts for audit, the Finance Assistant will have already reached or gone beyond AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping and will have experience working in a similar church or charity environment. A detailed Job Description is attached. Applications Closing date for Applications: 30 th April 2026 Send your Application and/or CV and covering letter to the church office: Stirling Baptist Church 67 Murray Place, Stirling, FK8 1AU Or by email to:...

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030. At the heart of this vision is the development of missional leaders. To help bring this to life, we are now recruiting two key roles within our Mission and Ministry team, including the position of  Curacy Development (IME2) Officer. The Diocese of Manchester is committed to forming resilient, hopeful and mission‑shaped leaders. As we continue to invest in developing missional leaders, we are seeking a Curacy Development (IME2) Officer to help shape and deliver our expanding programme for curate training. This is an exciting opportunity to support the formation of future clergy who will serve within the diverse and mission‑focused contexts of our diocese. Why Manchester Diocese? Manchester is a place of extraordinary opportunity. With significant national investment and a diocesan strategy focused on Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting & Revitalisation, and Developing Missional Leaders, there...

3 Counties Vineyard is looking for a full time Associate Pastor and Worship Lead to join our leadership and staff team. This will be a key addition to our team and we are willing to flex the role for the right person. We envision this role living in the 3 Counties area and leading our pastoral team, overseeing welcome and newcomer integration, worship and prayer as well as supporting our senior leader in overseeing their services, including some leading and teaching. Full details of the role and person specification are in the job description document.

Holy Trinity & St Mary’s Guildford ( htsmguildford.org ) is seeking a full-time Youth & Children’s Minister with an inclusive vision of the Gospel 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 amazing church choir and our links with our church schools (among others), and there is real potential to develop this work in exciting ways on Sundays and across the week. We offer warm, welcoming congregations, a large, highly-supportive and encouraging team of ordained and lay ministers, paid and voluntary, and a commitment to make this role the top priority in our resourcing in the years ahead. We’re not perfect. But 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 a commitment to traditional and, more recently , contemporary worship, a vision that excludes no one (and...

JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Assistant Children’s Pastor Teams: Children’s team Line manager: Children’s Pastor Hours: Part-time   (25 hours) Salary: £28,626 pro-rata Annual leave: 26 days pro-rata   Place of work: St Aldates Church Contract: Permanent PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Assistant Children’s Pastor plays an important role in helping the Aldates Kids ministry flourish. Working alongside the Children’s Pastor, this role helps nurture and disciple children aged 0 –11 so that they can grow in their faith, encounter Jesus and become confident followers of him. Our children’s ministry is already well established and vibrant. We are now looking for someone who can build on these foundations - someone who loves working with children, enjoys equipping volunteers, and brings creativity and vision to how we teach the Bible and help children encounter God. You will work closely with the Children’s Pastor, the wider staff team,...

St Margaret’s Rainham is a growing, outward-looking Anglican church in a parish of 26,000 people, with strong links to nine local schools and a clear vision for mission among children and families. We are not looking for someone to run programmes. We are looking for someone who will build relationships, nurture faith, and help form new worshipping communities rooted in everyday life. Over the next four years, we are seeking to: establish three new intergenerational worshipping communities engage at least 150 children and families in sustained discipleship deepen partnerships with schools and the wider community This is a new role with real scope to shape and develop the ministry. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, with strong volunteer foundations already in place and a culture that values prayer, reflection and sustainable ministry. We are looking for someone who: has a living Christian faith and is a communicant...