23 church ministry jobs found in Reading

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...

Join Our Team as Children’s Minister at St Peter’s, Maidenhead! Are you passionate about helping children encounter Jesus and grow in their faith? Do you thrive in a creative and relational environment where you can make a lasting impact?  St Peter’s Maidenhead is looking for a  Children’s Minister  to lead and develop this vital ministry. Who We Are As a church family committed to  LOVE JESUS, SHARE LIVES, and TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES . We believe in nurturing children’s faith, equipping parents, and reaching out to the wider community. 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 seeking someone who: Has experience leading children’s ministry and school outreach. Brings creativity and energy to engage children and families. Is passionate about equipping parents to disciple their children. Has a deep, mature faith and can...

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...

Woking Salvation Army is a vibrant church in Surrey, expanding its children’s (including youth) and families ministries to the local community. We are recruiting a motivated and experienced children’s and families leader to join our friendly team.   Key responsibilities: Lead the children, youth and families’ ministry at Woking Salvation Army Develop the youth and children’s outreach and discipleship activities Grow the children and youth ministry in an innovative way that positively impacts young people’s relationships with Jesus and leads to a growth in families regularly attending Sunday worship. The successful applicant will have Experience of organising community activities for a range of different programme participants Ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own workload to meet objectives Good communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and...

Join us for a faith-filled apprenticeship year at KCA. Serving alongside the staff team you'll have the amazing opportunity to grow in your gifts and gain invaluable ministry experience. We have several ministry streams you can serve in - Worship, youth, kids, tech, operations and while these would be your main focus, there would be a wide experience of church ministry. This role would be suitable for those aged 18-25 and is a voluntary position with expenses covered. Please visit  kca.church/apprenticeship-year  for more information or to make and application. Application close on June 30th 2026.

J.John and Philo Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and organised   Personal Assistant   to join the team at Philo Trust supporting J.John’s administration. The position of Personal Assistant is an essential role within the organisation to ensure J.John’s many engagements are planned and prepared to best ensure our charitable objectives are fulfilled. It is vital for the successful applicant to have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude with past experience that demonstrates a high degree of experience as a Personal Assistant showing flexibility and excellent attention to detail. The role of Personal Assistant varies significantly depending on the initiative, event or project and the role continues to develop. Location:  Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Job type:  Full-time Salary:  Dependent on experience Closing date:  There is no fixed closing date. Applicants considered on application. Please note, we are actively seeking candidates for this vacancy and will be conducting...

Vision   We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Worship lies at the heart of this vision. We long to become a people among whom God is pleased to dwell and to make his presence known. We seek worship that welcomes the Holy Spirit, honours Jesus Christ, and creates space for lives to be transformed – worship that is wholehearted, expectant, accessible, excellent, joyful, and shaped by the presence of God.   Context   The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.   We are seeking an outstanding Worship and Creative Ministries Pastor who can help grow both...

We’re looking for a music director to steer our growth in worship. We’re an open evangelical charismatic church, looking for the right person to lead and expand our existing worship team, and enhance our sung contemporary worship.  You will oversee our worship ministry, motivate, equip and develop our existing musicians, recruit and train new members and nurture people’s faith, musical gifts and creativity. If you’re a good musician, with experience of leading worship in a paid or unpaid capacity then we’d love to hear from you. This is a part time role that can be done alongside other commitments, offering flexible working (noting Sunday responsibilities), great colleagues and a budget to support your ministry and professional development.

Do you feel called to lead discipleship and community transformation in a diverse urban setting?  Morden Baptist Church  seeks a  Lead Minister  to help grow and shape God’s work in Morden. Our vision: “Growing disciple-makers who transform Morden and beyond.” We are a welcoming, diverse church, rooted in Scripture and committed to sharing the good news of Jesus in accessible ways. We value the contribution of all, releasing people into their gifts and calling. Based in South West London, our church family represents 20+ nations. We are actively engaged in our community through Food Bank, Community Fridge, Youth Ministry, and programmes for older people. We enjoy vibrant, expectant, spirit-led worship and our 2026 theme is “Pursuit of God.” We seek a leader to  deepen discipleship, strengthen community presence, and discern our next season together .  Is God calling you to make a lasting, transformational impact? Email: dsl@mordenbaptist.co.uk for application details.

St Gabriel’s is looking to appoint the right person to a significant role in our growing staff team.  Our vibrant and diverse group of teenagers and young adults have a desire to be mentored, invested in, discipled and released in ministry.  We would also like to reach more young people with the love of Jesus across the area. Could you help us do this?   Salary £31,251 FTE per annum (based on full-time 40 hours per week and salary will be pro rata if part-time hours are accepted). The PCC will also aim to provide a housing support allowance either in the form of reduced rent accommodation or lodgings with a member of the congregation. In the event that neither or those options are available or appropriate, a supplement covering approximately 50% of the market rental equivalent will be considered. This allowance is subject to FTE adjustment if appropriate.   Description of Job Youth and Young Adults Minister, St Gabriel’s Cricklewood.   The role will...

Thornhill Baptist Church, Southampton is looking to expand their dynamic Ministry Team through the appointment of a Community and Pastoral Minister. Reporting to the Ministry Team Leader and working alongside the Children, Youth and Families Worker, the Community and Pastoral Minister will oversee and encourage strategic developments within our outreach work in the local community, with particular emphasis on the 18-30s age group, and also lead our pastoral care as well as taking a share of general ministerial responsibilities. We expect the role to develop in new directions as a new person settles into the position. They will be an engaging people person and a great communicator both individually and in upfront settings. Salary:  Stipend of £30,450 plus a housing allowance of £8,550. They will share our desire to grow the Church within the scope of our vision statement: "Ordinary people, making an extraordinary God known. Come as  you are. Join...

We are seeking a passionate, musically gifted, spiritually mature Worship Pastor to work as part of the team of pastors at Testwood Baptist Church. We have a vibrant and well skilled team of musicians and worship leaders who serve faithfully each week. However, we are looking for someone who can be a pastor to this team and the wider church as a specialist in worship ministry. This person must have a heart for encountering God in worship and have a passion to draw people to Christ through music and other creative ways of worship. He/she should be able to explore and develop ways to deepen corporate worship and to relate and work well with others, showing wisdom, empathy, and leadership. The Worship Pastor will be Jesus-centred and servant-hearted, firmly rooted in God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit. They will have a passion to draw people to Christ through music and other creative ways of worship. If you are interested in applying for this role, please follow the links below...

Are you passionate about children and young people encountering the love of Father God, journeying with Jesus, and being filled with the Holy Spirit? Do you feel called to kids or youth ministry and want to be trained and equipped? We’re looking for Trainee Kids & Trainee Youth Workers to join the team at Chanctonbury Church. This role offers hands-on ministry experience, leadership development, and the chance to be part of a Spirit-filled church community, along with part-time study. Take a look at the details here: Trainee Kids and Youth Worker 2026 / Trainee Kids and Youth Worker 2026 If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like a conversation about these roles ahead of applying, please drop us a message: Holly Draper: kids@chanctonbury.org.uk Andy & Lillie Storey: youth@chanctonbury.org.uk or come along on a Sunday!

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a Mission Enabler to encourage and support parishes to develop a mixed ecology approach to mission and ministry.   Mixed ecology lies at the heart of our diocesan vision, Transforming Church, Transforming Lives.  Building on the progress already made in our priorities of growing disciples, growing younger and more diverse communities, we want to increasingly embed mixed ecology across the diversity of our diocese.  We are looking for an innovator who can enable parishes in taking their next steps in mission - offering practical support and encouragement to them as they discern and develop their mission to everyone in their parish context.  This is a relational and outward-facing role. As a key part of the Mission Enabler Team, you will work alongside clergy, lay leaders and volunteers, accompanying them as they establish and grow New Worshipping Communities and Fresh Expressions of Church.  You will also help to...

  St. John’s Wonersh, Surrey                                                                         Children and Families Leader Up to £27,300 (15-30 hours)   We’re looking for someone passionate about helping our children (aged 0-11) grow in faith. At St. John’s we believe that children are the heartbeat of our community, bringing unfiltered energy and love of life to all they do. We long for every child and family to feel welcomed, safe and excited to explore who Jesus is. Could you lead and shape the continuing growth of our children and families ministry? Accommodation negotiable. For further details, please contact clare@wonershchurch.org.uk

The Pioneer Families Worker will nurture, develop, and oversee children and families ministry at Andover Methodist Church , while also pioneering a new expression of church and community engagement among families on the Picket Twenty housing development .   The role combines pastoral care, missional outreach, community building, and faith exploration , with a particular focus on families who may have little or no prior connection to church. The post holder will help create welcoming, inclusive, and relational spaces where faith can be explored naturally and safely.   Key Responsibilities   1. Children and Families Ministry at Andover Methodist Church Oversee and develop existing children’s and families work, including Sunday activities, week day outreach, and start new midweek after school provision. Support, encourage, and coordinate volunteers involved in children’s and families ministry. Work with the minister and leadership team to ensure...

Vision    We are one church family across Andover seeking the presence of God, rooted in Word, Spirit and Sacrament, and sent to make disciples, plant congregations, and seek the good for our town and villages.   Context    The Parish of Andover is a growing multi-site church serving the town and surrounding villages through several congregations, of a variety of traditions.  We are committed to mission, discipleship, evangelism, church planting, raising leaders and social transformation.    We have an extensive social action mission delivered by ‘Lighthouse’ building on strong links with the NHS, Town and Borough Councils and other charity and corporate organisations .     This role provides strategic leadership to the Parish and clergy in supporting the vision for growth and ensuring strong governance, efficient systems and professional operational delivery.   We are looking for an organised, energised, detail...

All Souls is a local parish Church with a vision of making disciples by being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and seeking to do what he did. Planted into the St Margarets and Ivybridge areas of Twickenham in 2000, we have a strong history of ministry with young people and their families. The Church today includes a large number of children and youth who attend and engage with its services and activities. This role will oversee, grow, and develop the children’s ministries of All Souls Church, helping young people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and become active members of the church community. Main duties and responsibilities We recognise that the right candidate be may not be able to fulfil the full scope of this role. However we will also welcome applications from those who may be able to contribute to some elements of this role. 1. Leadership & Vision Prayerfully shape and communicate a vision for children’s ministry in line with the wider...

We are looking for someone with experience (paid or voluntary) in families' ministry to help us to continue to take the good news of Jesus to families, children and young people in our church and community. This is a full-time role (or at least 32 hours per week).

Do you have a passion for God’s mission in London?  Do you have a heart for people who are least likely to hear the gospel?    Do you love helping other Christians to share their faith with greater confidence and to make mission happen in practical ways? At London City Mission, we want to see Jesus Christ known in every community across London. To do this we develop partnerships with churches, often in communities where people are least likely to hear the gospel. Our teams aim to help churches develop greater confidence and effectiveness in their mission to reach their own local communities. We are now looking for a Mission Catalyst to join us to be involved in this vital work, and to help mission happen through local churches in our diverse city. We will train, develop and support you to help you build on what you already bring, so that you can be the best you can be in your role, and help you develop further your own missional skills and experience. This city is home to...