Pastor in Training: Evangelism & Leadership

THE FELLOWSHIP OF INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCHES; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Training budget

Hospitality budget

Other ministry expenses

Job summary

City Church Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Pastor in a two-year training role, designed to develop ministry leadership in a growing church. The post rotates through evangelism, discipleship, preaching, and pastoral care, with regular mentoring from a senior team and clear development milestones.

This position offers opportunities to lead initiatives, receive ongoing training, and grow toward senior pastoral responsibilities as you gain experience in a dynamic urban church

Qualifications

• Christian character and conviction.
• A godly character consistent with the qualifications for an elder outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-6 and Titus 1:5-9.
• A contagious love for Jesus and a desire to see him glorified.
• A clear commitment to the mission of the local church and to reaching those who do not yet know Christ.
• Full agreement with City Church Manchester's Doctrinal Distinctives.
• Full agreement with the FIEC Doctrinal Basis and its Statements on Women in Ministry, Gospel Unity and Marriage.

Responsibilities

• evangelism and evangelistic leadership
• discipleship and leadership development
• preaching and teaching
• ministry strategy and project leadership
• team leadership and development; and
• pastoral ministry and care
• The role includes rotation through multiple church life areas for development

Skills

Christian character

Evangelism

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Expository preaching

Leadership

Job description

City Church Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Pastor in a two-year training role, designed to develop ministry leadership in a growing church. The post rotates through evangelism, discipleship, preaching, and pastoral care, with regular mentoring from a senior team and clear development milestones.

This position offers opportunities to lead initiatives, receive ongoing training, and grow toward senior pastoral responsibilities as you gain experience in a dynamic urban church