16 jobs found in Durham

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...

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030. We are committed to doubling the number of young active disciples and ensuring there is a thriving Children and Young Peoples’ (CYP) ministry within reach of every young person. We are energised by the opportunities to create ways for children and young people to encounter Jesus. To help bring this vision to life, and as the result of promotion for the previous postholder, we are now recruiting to the Diocesan Youth Officer role within our Diocesan Education team. The Diocesan Youth Officer will be an important part of the newly established Equip Project team. They will support youth work across the diocese to double the number of young active disciples and ensure there is a thriving CYP ministry within reach of every young person.    The post holder will support churches and schools to strengthen youth ministry across the diocese. They will help deliver core elements of the Equip...

We are seeking an energetic and experienced individual to drive forward our Children’s ministry. The post holder will play a lead role in all aspects of this work. The ideal candidate will be a passionate Christian and an advocate for children. The person must be experienced in working with children and their families. The post holder will work alongside our Leadership Team and volunteers to make a difference in our church and local community. Please email ruth@hopechurchlytham.com if you have any questions or need any further information.

Do you have a vision to see young people encounter God and follow the way of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit? Do you feel called to help this generation grow in faith and take their place in the life of the church? Would you like to be part of a lively, evangelical, charismatic, intergenerational church? Our vision at SJB is 'Following Jesus and Making Him Known', so we're asking God for someone to join our fantastic team in this exciting new role.   We're looking for a 'Rising Generation Lead', to work with us to reach and serve young people, equipping them to fully participate as followers of Jesus in the life of our church and community. We can offer you a supportive, loving, fun church family and a faithful staff team who will give you time and invest in you. You will be based in Burscough, West Lancashire. Working 25-35 hours per week (including Sundays). Flexible working essential according to the needs of the role and responsibility. Up to £35k full time a...

KYTHE Position: Pioneer Youth Minister Salary: £29,000-£33,000 Location:  Kinross, with outreach across Kinross-shire (flexible working considered) Contract Type:  Two-Year Fixed-Term (with potential extension subject to funding)   About KYTHE Kinross-shire Youth Enterprise (KYTHE), a dynamic Christian youthwork a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people in Kinross-shire to reach their full potential. They firmly believe in the strength of community partnerships, working together with local schools, churches, and government bodies to deliver life enhancing services to the youth of the area. Their comprehensive offerings include health support, youth band activities, arts workshop, and a holiday football camp, just to name a few.   At KYTHE, their doors are wide open to young people of all backgrounds, irrespective of their beliefs, ethnicities, genders, abilities, or orientations. They come to KYTHE to seek...

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

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YOUTH MINISTRY LEAD  Holy Trinity Church - Boston, Lincolnshire  Hours: 37.5 per week – Full Time including Sundays and some weekday evenings  Salary: £28,000 TO £32,000  Holy Trinity is in a new season, with a new senior leader recently appointed. The church has started  to develop a new vision which includes how to intentionally disciple all ages, but particularly those from age 0 to 30. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative person who will come and help develop this vision with the leadership team, especially with regard to the area of youth ministry. If you have a passion to see young people come to faith in Jesus and grow and mature in their Christian discipleship, could God be calling you to join our team?  This role would suit a person who has experience of working within a Youth and Children’s Ministry or department, who is looking for a new challenge. It would also be ideal for someone who is looking for a first paid role following formal training with a...

Part-time-(13 hours per week) We are looking for an enthusiastic Jesus-loving leader to inspire our young people and grow our youth ministry. We are looking for someone with passion, creativity and a heart for seeing young people find Jesus. The role will include the following:  Lead and develop existing youth group and other social events for ages 11-18+ Build relationships with young people, helping them to explore and grow in their faith Work alongside and guide a team of passionate adult volunteers Bring fresh ideas and energy to existing youth programme Help young people feel connected to church life and the wider community Role starting date early 2026 Come and be a part of what God is doing at Sutton Elms Baptist Church- where faith, fun and community come alive!

Coordinator of Children’s and Youth Ministry to coordinate the strategic development of the children’s and youth ministry of the congregation. We are seeking an experienced individual who has a clear understanding of and commitment to the effective outreach to and discipleship of children and young people. They also require an ability to establish and maintain good relationships with children, young people, parents and leaders. This post will provide strategic development and oversight of children’s ministry and will give support and coordination to a growing youth ministry. There will be a particular emphasis on developing outreach to children and their families. Hours of work: 37.5 per week (permanent) Salary: PCI recommended salary scale Band B (£28,707 - 33,691per annum) point dependent on qualifications and experience, with annual review Information pack, revised job description and application form are available from: Church Office, 1st Holywood...

CONTACT HR@ELIMNORTHAMPTON.COM FOR A FULL RECRUITMENT PACK 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 Faith Formation Oversee and help...

The DBC placement worker will work in partnership with Dereham Baptist Church, supporting them in their youth work, as well as taking a lead in Dereham based initiatives with Youth for Christ, including working with the local schools, and supporting the wider work of North Breckland Youth for Christ. It is an exciting opportunity, as we look to develop the work we do here, and see young people have their lives changed by Jesus. The opportunity is there to deliver, develop and disciple the young people. The salary for this post will be in the range of £21,100-£22,400 per annum (full-time equivalent of £26,400-£27,900 per annum) depending on experience and qualification for a period of two years. There is the potential to extend the post in the future if further funding is secured and the successful candidate wishes to. There is a genuine occupational requirement for this role that the role holder is a committed Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the...

  Job Description and Person Specification Ministry Enablement Worker: Parish of St James Hemingford Grey Job Title: Ministry Enablement Worker Salary/ Housing: £24,000 - £29000 FTE Duration of contract: 36 months Hours of contract: minimum 20 hours / week, up to 35 hours (to be negotiated) Probation period: 6 months Reporting to: The Vicar St James’ Hemingford Grey: Our Purpose: In the Name of Jesus Christ to Love God and to Love People for the Glory and Kingdom of God. Key Responsibilities and Duties : General: The role will focus on enabling and building up various ministry teams. It will involve working as a member of the Church’s staff team and with relevant voluntary ministry leads and teams. Specific: 1. Support the Vicar and Ministry Team in the planning, resourcing and implementing Sunday and any weekday church services . 2. Work with the Vicar and relevant volunteer teams to develop...

Role Purpose SOUL Church is seeking a passionate and visionary Kids Pastor to lead and develop our children’s ministry (ages 0–11). This role carries full responsibility for ensuring that every child encounters the love of God, grows in their faith, and feels safe, valued, and connected within church life. The Kids Pastor will pioneer and implement engaging, faith-filled strategies that disciple children, equip parents, and mobilise teams—building a ministry that is safe, fun, excellent, and fully aligned with the wider vision of SOUL Church. Key Responsibilities Vision & Leadership Take full ownership of the Kids Ministry, leading with passion, integrity, and creativity Establish and communicate a clear vision aligned with SOUL Church’s mission Develop and implement a discipleship pathway for children Build a culture of fun, faith, and excellence that engages children and their families Programme Oversight Design, plan,...

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,...

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.