36 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

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...

Children's worker needed at our evanglical CofE suburban church in Newcastle under Lyme, North Staffs. We're open to someone at the beginning of ministry; or experienced and able to take on significant responsibity, including involvement in other areas of church life if wanted. Salary to £33,500, with relocation package available too. Do ring us on 01782 619594 to discuss

Kardia is a ministry under Hope Church Lytham and is an early intervention mental health resource that equips youth leaders to tackle mental health issues with teenagers. We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to drive forward and promote Kardia. The ideal candidate will be a devoted Christian, an advocate for young people and will be passionate about good mental health. The post holder will work alongside the founder of Kardia to make a difference in the lives of teenagers nationwide. Main duties To develop and expand the brand of Kardia through raising awareness of the resource, including creating a good social media presence. To sign youth workers up to our training days to equip them to deliver Kardia in their own settings. To set up and host online training days, creating a warm and friendly environment for youth workers to access the training. To attend exhibitions and networking events to promote the course.

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...

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...

We are looking to appoint an experienced person to work with the existing leadership team as LEADING ELDER to help to lead us into the next phase of growth and development as a church. Please see the job description and person specification for further details. Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum (including pension) The role is 37.5 hours per week, including Sundays. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility will be required. Deadline for applications: 20th April Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for interview May June 26 / to speak in church July 26 Start date: Autumn 2026 If this exciting opportunity interests you, please get in touch with Ackworth Community Church: e mail: Ackworthcommunitychurch@gmail.com Ackworth Community Church website: http://www.ackworthcommunitychurch.co.uk

CONTACT HR@ELIMNORTHAMPTON.COM FOR A FULL RECRUITMENT PACK, WHICH INCLUDES DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO APPLY ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for someone who comes alive when they see children discovering who God is and what faith can look like in their everyday world. At ECN, we want every child from early childhood through the end of primary ‑ school age (0 - 11s) to feel safe, welcomed, and excited to learn about Jesus in ways that connect with them. This role is all about shaping that kind of environment – building a ministry that’s vibrant, nurturing, and rooted in a genuine love for God and for families. You’ll oversee our Sunday kids programmes, champion children’s discipleship, support parents and carers, and help ensure children are woven into the life of the wider church. If you’re passionate about investing in the next generation and you bring both creativity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 1. Discipleship and...

Developing the ministry at Gorsley Baptist Church (GBC) for the 11- early 20s and supporting the transition from Children’s work into and youth, working with the children’s worker. Working with an established volunteer team, families, community groups, and engaging in a variety of events. Building connections with the youth and their parent/carers. Currently we run two groups on a Sunday across 11-18’s, one of the groups helping transition those in the youth group into main services and serving on teams. During the week we run a youth club, for about 20 young people.  It is important that the person who gets this role engages naturally with the wider church. Full job description attached. To apply please follow the link on the webpage to the application form.

1. Administrator Hours: Up to 30 per week, flexible working and job sharing considered Salary: £21,000 Role: Support the day-to-day running of the church office, manage communications, and assist staff and volunteers. Closing date: 8th April 2026 Interview dates: 21st or 22nd April 2026 Type: Permanent 2. Worship Pastor Hours: 15 per week, flexible working considered Salary: £12,000 Role: Lead worship planning, coordinate music teams, and support spiritual growth across our services. Closing date: 8th April 2026 Interview dates: 21st or 22nd April 2026 Type: Permanent 3. Communications Coordinator Hours: 15 per week, flexible working and job sharing considered Salary: £11,000 Role: Support church communications including social media, website, bulletins, and engagement strategies. Closing date: 8th April 2026 Interview dates: 21st...

Half- to Full-time: (18.75 to 37.5 hrs per week) depending on availability of successful candidate Contract: 3-year fixed term (with potential to extend) Start date: As soon as possible (Spring 2026 ) St Mary ’ s is a vibrant and growing parish church in the Cotswolds, committed to “ Living in God ’ s love, Living out God ’ s love.” We are deeply engaged with our community and work closely with The Branch Trust , a charity that grew out of the church ’ s mission to serve the local community. We are launching an exciting new Parish Nursing Ministry to reach out to those who are lonely, isolated, and in need of holistic care. This post will provide administrative support to the Parish Nurse in the first instance and (depending on the availability of the successful candidate) undertake general administrative responsibility for the parish. We are looking for someone to join our team and play a...

·Be a known Christian presence in school, provide pastoral support which promotes the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of pupils and staff. ·Contribute to pastoral aspects of the school curriculum, including Mental Health and Wellbeing, Human Spirituality, Relationships and Sex Education, and Transition. ·Offer mentoring and guided listening and where appropriate prayer, to the whole school community. ·Be willing to lead school assemblies, after school and holiday activities and projects. ·Act as a representative of The Cotswold School and local churches both on and off site, upholding the values and good reputation of both. ·Strengthen relationships between the school, local churches and wider community. ·Respond creatively to opportunities for connection between the life of the school and local churches, including places of existing youth work. ·Identify and respond to opportunities for new youth work projects at locations across the south of the North Cotswold Deanery. ·Work...

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’s, Families and Schools Worker “Inspiring the next generation to follow Jesus” 35 hours per week including Sundays, £24,000 pa Are you passionate about sharing Jesus with children and families? Do you love building relationships and making faith accessible, fun, and engaging? Hope Church, a lively and growing Anglican church in North West Bicester, is seeking a full-time (35 hours a week) worker, gifted and passionate about ministry with children, families and schools. Who we are Hope Church is a charismatic evangelical Anglican church planted from Emmanuel Church Bicester (ECB) and part of the Bicester Team Ministry. Based in the heart of Elmsbrook, a thriving eco-town development, we are a welcoming community with a strong heart for mission. With many young families in our area, we long to see children and parents encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and feel part of God’s family. The Role We are looking for someone who will,...

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

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,...

Pattern Church   was launched in December 2018 by the Diocese of Bristol as a Revitalisation Trust Resource Church with a vision of  inviting people into family to serve Swindon . Since then, the church has grown rapidly, planted two new churches (The Well and The Light Church), and become a hub of mission and community life across the town. The   Director of Operations   is part of the leadership of the church, providing the organisational, financial, and strategic backbone that enables mission and ministry to flourish. They will work closely with the Senior Leader, Trustees, and wider staff team to turn strategic vision into practical reality, ensuring strong governance, robust systems, sound stewardship, and an effective, faith-filled culture across all areas of church life. Our  team culture   is shaped by GRACE—we are Growing, Reliant, All-in, Championing, and Expectant. Everyone gets involved. There is a clear sense of what we’re trying to achieve together in...

Children & Youth Lead – St. Mary’s Church, Ambleside Full-time | £32–34k pa + 8% pension St. Mary’s Church is seeking a Spirit-filled, creative leader to shape and grow a vibrant 0–18 ministry in the stunning Lake District. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations as part of a dynamic and prayerful leadership team. With a new Team Rector and fresh vision, we planted a new 11am congregational service in 2024 rooted in Spirit-led worship, prayer ministry, and hospitality. We are welcoming new families, running a well-attended Alpha course, and seeing children and young people present each week. You’ll lead children’s and youth discipleship, build and release volunteer leaders, and pioneer missional outreach such as holiday clubs, youth gatherings, and creative community initiatives. You’ll help ensure children and young people are not on the margins of church life, but fully part of it. We are open to appointing someone with particular strength in...

The Pastor is a key role within the leadership team at Chinnor Community Church.   The Pastor is expected to fulfil the New Testament requirements of an Elder, in particular to have primary responsibility, together with the other Elders, for the spiritual development of the Church through discipleship and preaching of the Word.  The Pastor will also lead the Church in developing and encouraging new thinking in its witness to the village and beyond.