23 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

It’s a very exciting time at WEFChurch, Waverton right now. God is on the move, there are loads of committed people who are ready and waiting to be nourished and nurtured into all that the Holy Spirit wants to do. We would welcome applications from couples who would like to job share. Our current Pastors/ Senior Leaders are a couple that share 20 hours each per week; however, please don’t let that stop you applying if that doesn’t fit your circumstances at the moment. We are situated in a Cheshire village, just 3 miles from the Roman City of Chester. There are amazing facilities nearby, accredited schools and glorious countryside. Additionally, there is a 4 bed house, owned exclusively by the church that can be available for the Pastor/s-Senior Leader/s to occupy. We are an independent church, members of the Evangelical Alliance and focused on missional activity. We have an age range from 0 to 90’s and we are all, in our own way, keen to share our faith journey with...

Team Pastor: Barnabas Community Church. Are you experienced in senior Church leadership and looking for a fresh challenge?  Do you have a call to Church leadership and are looking for an opportunity to work within an existing team to develop and widen your skills? Do you want to plant a Church in the future and want leadership experience in a Church that can then help send you? We are looking for someone to come and serve in our main leadership team, and to take oversight responsibility for 2 from 3 of the following portfolios: Worship, Social Action, Midweek Groups.   Our hope is that in time you are recognised by the fellowship and the existing leaders as an elder. This is a full time position in Shrewsbury England, in a vibrant Church of over 300 people with a heart for Shrewsbury, our region and the nations.

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...

We are delighted to be appointing a brand-new Encounter Team for Salford Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Manchester.   This team will work alongside the Salford Encounter Archdeaconry Lead in supporting, resourcing and encouraging ministry with children, young people and their families in our schools, churches and mission communities.  Recent national funding from the Church Commissioners has enabled us to create these exciting posts which will focus on early years, children’s, and youth ministry along with school chaplaincy and developing young leaders. EARLY YEARS WORKER  Are you passionate about helping our youngest children discover faith, belonging and joy? We’re looking for an enthusiastic   Early Years Worker   to help shape vibrant, creative ministry for 0–5s and their families across the Salford Archdeaconry.   In this exciting role, you’ll support and resource churches and mission communities as they develop   distinctively Christian toddler groups ,...

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...

Manchester Diocese has an inspiring vision for 2030, with a strong focus on developing missional leaders who can inspire and equip the Church for the future. We are now seeking a Lay Ministry Officer who will support the continued flourishing of lay min­istry, ensuring that lay people are equipped to live out their calling and use their gifts. The Lay Ministry Officer plays a key role in the Mission and Ministry Team. Working collaboratively with colleagues they will contribute to a culture where the vocation of all God’s people is celebrated, and lay people in particular are equipped to live out their calling and use their gifts in the church and in the world. The post-holder will lead, oversee and develop our well-established Foundations for Ministry course, an annual programme helping anyone active in church life who feels some sense of vocation or calling to unpack what following Jesus might look like. They will expand our programme of lay training...

Baginton Road United Reformed Church Coventry is looking for an Operations Manager to play a central role in the running of our church.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven management experience to work in a friendly Christian environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for employees and volunteers, premises maintenance and communication and marketing. Our church has recently formed by the joining of two local URC churches, and we are ambitious for our future.  We are fortunate to have extensive premises on two sites – one in the suburbs and the other in the city centre. Our church community includes people of all ages attending a wide range of activities. We require the post holder to be supportive of our Christian environment. We are an equal opportunities employer. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience. For a job description, person specification, application form, or an informal chat please email...

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

We are looking for someone with experience in leadership within a larger church to work in partnership with our Co-lead Pastor for Teaching and Leadership Development to take us forward with passion and vision to see the Kingdom of God expanding in our community. Our co-leadership model reflects our commitment to collaborative ministry and shared decision-making. Our ideal candidate will: • Have a passion for evangelism and outreach • Be experienced in pastoral care ministry • Have experience in team leadership and staff management

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...

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...

Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long‑established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose. What the role offers You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA’s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation’s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands‑on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative...

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,...