Vibrant Youth & Children's Pastor: Discipleship Leader

Christian Jobs Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Church Darlington invites applications for a Youth and Children’s Pastor to lead, oversee, and develop ministry for children from toddlers to teens. The role focuses on building a joyful, safe environment where young people encounter Jesus and grow in faith.

You will disciple and teach, build relationships with local schools and churches, recruit and train volunteers, and champion safeguarding across church life, ensuring a welcoming, age-appropriate program that reflects our Newfrontiers

Qualifications

• Discipleship and teaching experience with young people.
• Experience with ages 1–18.
• Tech literate and understands contemporary youth culture.
• Strong organisational skills for rotas, admin, safeguarding processes.
• Aligned with King’s Church Darlington and the Newfrontiers family.

Responsibilities

• Discipleship & Teaching: teach and disciple young people with age-appropriate, Christ-centred teaching.
• Mission & Outreach: build relationships with local schools, churches and the community to share the gospel.
• Leadership & Team Building: recruit, train, and equip volunteers, manage rotas and events.
• Safeguarding: act as safeguarding lead, implement policy, training, and a culture of care.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Discipleship

Youth Engagement

Safeguarding

Team Management

Job description

King’s Church Darlington invites applications for a Youth and Children’s Pastor to lead, oversee, and develop ministry for children from toddlers to teens. The role focuses on building a joyful, safe environment where young people encounter Jesus and grow in faith.

You will disciple and teach, build relationships with local schools and churches, recruit and train volunteers, and champion safeguarding across church life, ensuring a welcoming, age-appropriate program that reflects our Newfrontiers