Kids and Families Pastor

Central Church Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant church in Bristol is seeking a Kids and Families Pastor to lead ministry for children aged 0-11, oversee volunteer programs, and build community relationships. Candidates should have a mature Christian faith, experience in children's ministry, and strong leadership skills. This position offers flexibility with working hours and includes a supportive environment to grow your skills.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

NEST pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Mature Christian faith and commitment to the vision of the church.
• Experience in leading children’s ministry and working with families.
• Ability to create engaging environments for children's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow ministry to children (ages 0-11).
• Oversee Sunday Club and Tower Tots toddler group.
• Equip parents to disciple their children at home.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Outreach

Job description

Central Church Bristol Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Hours

26,000

3-5 days per week (flexible)

32,000

Description of Job

Hours: Full-time (Sunday-Thursday) but we are open to part-time requests, with a minimum of 22.5 hours/week.

Location: Central Church, Bristol, BS2 0ET, with some home working available.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 5pm.

Are you passionate about children’s ministry and eager to make a lasting impact in the heart of Bristol? Central Church, a vibrant and growing church in the city centre, is seeking a Kids and Families Pastor to help us build on our strong foundation and see God’s kingdom grow through our children and families.

The Role

As Kids and Families Pastor, you will:

• Lead and grow our ministry to children (ages 0-11), both on Sundays and midweek.
• Oversee and develop our Sunday Club and Tower Tots toddler group, working alongside volunteers.
• Equip parents and carers to disciple their children at home.
• Identify new mission opportunities, building relationships with schools and the local community.
• Lead volunteers and interns, ensuring they are recruited safely and well-supported.

We believe children are an integral part of the church today, not just the future, and we are seeking someone who shares this vision. You’ll need to be a self-starter with a heart for children’s ministry and a passion for seeing families grow in faith.

What We’re Looking For

• A mature Christian faith and commitment to the vision of Central Church.
• Experience in leading children’s ministry and working with families.
• A strong team player with leadership skills, able to inspire and equip volunteers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a heart for outreach.
• Ability to create dynamic, engaging environments for children’s spiritual and emotional growth.

Special Conditions

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a Christian. You’ll need to either be a member of Central Church or willing to join us, actively participating in our community life.

• 25 days of annual leave (including 6 Sundays) plus bank holidays.
• Automatic enrolment in the NEST pension scheme (4% contributions).
• Opportunities for training and development within a supportive team.

How to Apply

Please download the full Job Description via our website.

To apply, please send your CV (no more than three pages) and a one or two-page cover letter to [e-mail] by Sunday 30th November at 5pm. Include details of one character referee and one professional referee.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to visit the church on: Sunday 7th December 10.30 - 12.30.

Interviews will take place in person on W/C 8th Dec and will include a 5-10 minute all-age talk on a passage of your choice.

For more information, contact Tim Jones at the email address above.

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Central is a growing church in the centre of Bristol that longs to be Jesus-centred, Bible based and led by the Holy Spirit. Our heart is to see our city bearing fruit for Jesus, and joining the team here means joining a diverse church family that sincerely loves one another and loves God.