Kids and Families Pastor

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 children’s 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 Kids and Families Pastor to help us build on our strong foundation and see God’s kingdom grow through our children and families.

As Kids and Families Pastor, you will:

• Lead and grow our ministry to children (ages 0-11), both on Sundays and midweek.
• Oversee and develop our Sunday Club and Tower Tots toddler group, working alongside 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.

We believe children are an integral part of the church today, not just the future, and we are seeking someone who shares this vision. You’ll need to be a self-starter with a heart for children’s ministry and a passion for seeing families grow in faith.

• A mature Christian faith and commitment to the vision of Central Church.
• Experience in leading children’s ministry and working with families.
• 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 children’s spiritual and emotional growth.

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.