Youth Minister

Premier; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New youth space

Supportive ministry team

Opportunities to shape worship

Job summary

St John the Evangelist, Woodley in Reading is inviting applications for a part-time Youth Minister to lead and support the 11–18s in a vibrant church community. This role covers 20 hours per week and aims to foster youth engagement, discipleship, and leadership within a welcoming parish setting.

The post offers a chance to help shape worship, ministry, and community involvement, with a new youth space and a dedicated team.

Job description

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WOODLEY,

PARTTIME YOUTH MINISTER (20 hours/week)

Up to £17,500 per annum and Closing date: Monday 26 October 2026

St John's is growing - and we're making room for young people at the heart of our church family. We've created a dedicated youth space, invested in new ministry, and now we're looking for a creative, relational and faith-filled Youth Minister to help our 11-18s encounter Jesus, belong deeply, and grow as disciples and leaders. Our ambition is to develop a thriving community of 20 young people in the next 3 years.

If you're passionate about seeing young people flourish, building trusted relationships and helping to shape a vibrant, intergenerational church, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive church family.
• A new youth space ("The Flight Deck") and Church Centre ready for imagination and ministry.
• A supportive and enthusiastic ministry team, including a Child & Family Worker.
• Opportunities to help shape worship, discipleship and community engagement.

All Ages, Encountering Jesus, in New and Vibrant Ways.

Preferred start: January 2027 (or by agreement)