Youth Minister

New Wine; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist in Reading, England, is seeking a Part-time Youth Minister (20 hours/week) to engage 11–18s in faith, community and leadership development.

We have created a new youth space and are growing a vibrant, intergenerational church family. The role offers a welcoming team, a dynamic ministry environment, and opportunities to shape worship, discipleship and youth engagement.

Preferred start January 2027 or by agreement.

Qualifications

• Creative, relational and faith-filled Youth Minister.
• Ability to help 11–18s encounter Jesus and grow as disciples.
• Willingness to contribute to worship, discipleship and community engagement.

Job description

St Johns Church Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

16,000

17,500

Description of Job

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WOODLEY,

PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER (20 hours/week)

Up to £17,500 per annum 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)

Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom

St. John the Evangelist is a Church of England parish church serving Woodley, a town just east of Reading. The church has a strong Anglican identity, combining Word and Sacrament, traditional roots and a growing openness to creative forms of worship and mission. Our parish vision is simple and directional: All Ages, Encountering Jesus, in New and Vibrant Ways.