Youth Pastor

New Wine; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

NEST pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A vibrant church in Bristol is seeking a passionate Youth Pastor to lead and expand its youth ministry for ages 11-18. This role involves developing engaging programs, equipping families for discipleship, and fostering community outreach. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a mature Christian faith. A supportive church environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth awaits you.

Qualifications

• A mature Christian faith and commitment to the vision of Central Church.
• Experience in leading youth ministry and working with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to create dynamic, engaging environments for youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the youth ministry for ages 11-18.
• Develop Sunday morning and midweek youth programs.
• Equip parents for discipleship at home.
• Identify new outreach opportunities.
• Manage and support volunteers and interns.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Outreach

Teamwork

Job description

Central Church Bristol Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Hours

26,000

3-5 days per week (flexible)

32,000

Description of Job

Hours: Full-time (Sunday-Thursday) but we are open to part-time requests, with a minimum of 22.5 hours/week.

Location: Central Church, Bristol, BS2 0ET, with some home working available.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 5pm.

Are you passionate about youth ministry and eager to make a lasting impact in the heart of Bristol? Central Church, a vibrant and growing church in the city centre, is seeking a Youth Pastor to help us build on our strong foundation and see God’s kingdom grow through our young people and families.

The Role

As Youth Pastor, you will:

• Lead and grow our youth ministry and mission for young people aged 11-18.
• Develop our Sunday morning and midweek youth ministry, working alongside and leading volunteers.
• Equip parents and carers to disciple their children at home.
• Identify new mission opportunities, building relationships with schools and the local community.
• Lead volunteers and interns, ensuring they are recruited safely and well-supported.

As Youth Pastor you will be in place to lead, grow and shape our work with young people, equipping them to become life-long followers of Jesus. You will be a self-starting individual that is passionate about pursuing Jesus and seeing the kingdom of God advance through ministry to young people.

What We’re Looking For

• A mature Christian faith and commitment to the vision of Central Church.
• Experience in leading young people’s ministry and working with families from all backgrounds and environments.
• A strong team player with leadership skills, able to inspire and equip volunteers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a heart for outreach.
• Ability to create dynamic, engaging environments for young people’s spiritual and emotional growth.

Special Conditions

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a Christian. You’ll need to either be a member of Central Church or willing to join us, actively participating in our community life.

• 25 days of annual leave (including 6 Sundays) plus bank holidays.
• Automatic enrolment in the NEST pension scheme (4% contributions).
• Opportunities for training and development within a supportive team.

How to Apply

Please download the full Job Description via our website .

To apply, please send your CV (no more than three pages) and a one or two-page cover letter to [e-mail] by Sunday 30th November at 5pm. Include details of one character referee and one professional referee.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to visit the church on: Sunday 7th December 10.30 - 12.30.

Interviews will take place in person on W/C 8th Dec and will include a 5-10 minute all-age talk on a passage of your choice.

For more information, contact Tim Jones at the email address above.

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Central is a growing church in the centre of Bristol that longs to be Jesus-centred, Bible based and led by the Holy Spirit. Our heart is to see our city bearing fruit for Jesus, and joining the team here means joining a diverse church family that sincerely loves one another and loves God.