Associate Pastor (Youth focus)

Evangelical Alliance UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury Baptist Church in Salisbury, Wiltshire, invites applications for an Associate Pastor with a focus on youth. Working with our Senior Pastor, you will lead preaching, teaching, and pastoral care while expanding ministry among young people and families.

We seek a candidate with vibrant faith, a clear calling, and a collaborative spirit who can recruit volunteers, build teams, and contribute to the church's mission in the wider community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates vibrant Christian faith and clear calling.
• Commitment to evangelical Baptist identity.
• Experience in church leadership or ministry.
• Heart for discipling youth and developing volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build teams.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach as part of the youth-focused ministry.
• Provide pastoral care and leadership in the church.
• Develop and grow ministry among young people, families, and schools.
• Recruit, encourage and develop volunteers and ministry teams.
• Contribute to the church's vision and community outreach.

Skills

Christian faith

Youth ministry

Team leadership

Pastoral care

Collaboration

Church leadership

Job description

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (part-time/job share considered)
Closing date: 30th September 2026

Help shape the next generation of disciples in Salisbury

Are you passionate about helping people grow as disciples of Jesus and inspiring young people to follow Christ?

Salisbury Baptist Church (SBC) is a welcoming, evangelical Baptist Church in the heart of the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury. We're passionate about helping people of all ages know Jesus, grow as disciples and serve our community. We seek to be 'Christ in the Community' through worship, discipleship, outreach and practical service, creating an accessible church where people of every age and background can belong and flourish.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Associate Pastor with a focus on youth. Working alongside our Senior Pastor, you'll help shape the spiritual life of the Church through preaching, teaching, pastoral care and leadership, while giving particular focus to developing and growing ministry amongst young people. You will build relationships with young people, families, schools, and the wider community. Recruit, encourage and develop volunteers and ministry teams. Finally, you will contribute to the wider vision, mission, and leadership of the church.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a vibrant Christian faith and a clear sense of calling.
• Supports SBC's evangelical Baptist identity.
• Values teaching, encouraging and developing others.
• Has experience of Church leadership or ministry.
• Has a heart for young people and discipleship.
• Works collaboratively and enjoys building teams and relationships.

We recognise that God gifts people differently, so aspects of the role can be shaped around the successful candidate's strengths and experience.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.