Pastor – Discipleship Pathways

Hillsong UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsong UK in Central London is seeking a passionate and relational Pastor to lead and develop Discipleship Pathways, nurturing growth in faith and helping people find their place in church life.

You will collaborate with the Central Location Pastor and People team to create meaningful opportunities for connection, growth and service, while developing volunteer leaders, pastoral care and a healthy church community.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral ministry or church leadership.
• Passion for discipleship and helping people grow in faith.
• Ability to lead, develop and support teams and volunteers.
• Relational, approachable and able to build meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Organised and able to bring structure, direction and consistency to projects and initiatives.
• Committed to Hillsong Church's vision, values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Discipleship Pathways and develop pathways for New People, New Christians and Groups.
• Oversee faith milestones and environments (This Is Us, Alpha, Baptisms, etc.).
• Collaborate with the People team to standardise discipleship and community across locations.
• Equip and support leaders and volunteers to create environments for spiritual growth and relationships.
• Monitor engagement and continually develop how we connect and disciple people.
• Support the Location Pastor to ensure a welcoming Sunday experience and healthy community.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team development

Discipleship

Community building

Relational communication

Education

Theological/ministry training

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and relational Pastor to join our Central London Location leadership team, with a particular focus on leading and developing Discipleship Pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus, find their place in the church and become part of a thriving community. You will work closely with the Central Location Pastor and the wider People team to create clear and meaningful opportunities for people to connect, grow in faith, discover their purpose and get involved in church life.

Alongside your responsibility for Discipleship Pathways, you will play an important role in the overall life of the Central Location, supporting Sunday services, developing volunteer leaders, providing pastoral care and helping build a healthy and connected church community.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, has a strong pastoral heart and can bring vision, leadership and organisation to help others take their next steps in faith.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Discipleship Pathways

• Lead and develop pathways for New People, New Christians and Groups, helping people move from their first visit to becoming connected and actively involved in church life.
• Oversee key faith milestones and environments, including This Is Us, Alpha, Baptisms and other discipleship opportunities.
• Work alongside the wider People team to develop a consistent approach to discipleship and community across our locations.
• Equip and support leaders and volunteers to create environments where people can grow spiritually and build meaningful relationships.
• Monitor engagement, identify opportunities and continually develop how we connect and disciple people.

Supporting Central London Location

• Work closely with the Location Pastor to support the overall health, growth and vision of the Central Location.
• Help create a welcoming and engaging Sunday experience, ensuring new people feel seen, valued and connected.
• Lead and develop volunteer teams and their leaders, building a strong culture of serving and belonging.
• Provide pastoral care and support to individuals, leaders and the wider congregation.
• Support the planning and delivery of church services, events and other location activities.

Developing People & Teams

• Identify, encourage and develop potential leaders and volunteers.
• Build strong relationships with people across the church, helping them discover their gifts and find opportunities to serve.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteer leaders to strengthen community and discipleship.
• Help create clear opportunities for people to grow in confidence, leadership and spiritual maturity.

About You

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Has a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus and a heart for the local church.
• Has experience in pastoral ministry, church leadership or a similar ministry environment.
• Is passionate about discipleship and helping people grow in their faith.
• Has experience leading, developing and supporting teams and volunteers.
• Is relational, approachable and able to build meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds.
• Is organised and able to bring structure, direction and consistency to projects and initiatives.
• Communicates well and enjoys working collaboratively with different teams.
• Is proactive, adaptable, teachable and confident in taking ownership of their responsibilities.
• Is committed to the vision, values and culture of Hillsong Church.

Formal theological or ministry training would be beneficial, alongside experience in developing discipleship programmes or community initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At Hillsong Church, we believe the local church is a place where people can encounter Jesus, find belonging and discover their purpose. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a passionate team, invest in people's lives and help build pathways that make a lasting difference.

You will have the opportunity to shape and develop how people connect, grow and become part of the life of the church, while working alongside a team committed to seeing people and communities flourish.

If you have a heart for people, a passion for discipleship and a desire to help build a thriving local church, we would love to hear from you.