Growing Younger Mission & Discipleship Enabler

The Church of England; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St James’ & St Mark’s Barrow-in-Furness are seeking an enthusiastic Christian to join the churches’ teams as Growing Younger Mission & Discipleship Enabler. The role focuses on developing children's and youth ministry, building relationships with local schools, and equipping volunteer leaders to help families engage with faith.

Working with clergy and partners, you will help create creative, sustainable opportunities for children and young people to encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and become

Qualifications

• Experience in children's and youth ministry.
• Heart for sharing the gospel with the next generation.
• Ability to encourage and work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop children's and youth ministry within St James’ & St Mark’s Barrow-in-Furness.
• Build relationships with local schools and engage families with faith.
• Equip and support volunteer leaders and teams.
• Create sustainable, creative opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus.
• Collaborate with clergy and partners to renew churches in Barrow.

Skills

Youth ministry experience

Teamwork

Gospel sharing

Job description

Growing Younger Mission & Discipleship Enabler

St James’ & St Mark’s Barrow-in-Furness

Could you help the next generation discover and follow Jesus?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Christian to join the teams at St James’ and St Mark’s churches in Barrow-in-Furness, helping us grow our connections with children, young people and families. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Rising Faith Barrow, part of the Diocese of Carlisle's The Cumbrian Way programme, as we seek to grow younger, more diverse and more missional Christian communities across our changing town.

Working alongside clergy, volunteers and local partners, you'll help develop creative and sustainable opportunities for children and young people to encounter Jesus, grow in faith and become active members of the church. This will include developing children's and youth ministry, building relationships with local schools, equipping volunteer leaders and exploring new ways of engaging with families and young people.

We're looking for someone with a heart for sharing the gospel with the next generation, experience in children's and youth ministry, and the ability to encourage, equip and work alongside others.

You'll be joining a wider team of people committed to seeing churches across Barrow renewed and new generations discovering the hope of Jesus Christ.

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week.

Salary £29,260 plus 15% non-contributory.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the postholder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date

for Applications: 24th November 2026 9am

Interviews

Thursday 3rd December 2026

Carlisle Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.