0-18s Minister-in-Training

You will be prepared for a lifetime of ministry in children's, youth, and family work. You will build on that experience and develop it towards a career in paid Christian ministry for 2 years. Further details: allsouls.org

Responsibilities

The role will focus on the kind of character and qualities needed to lead a 0-18 ministry and will involve learning: - How to best support families to disciple their children - How to lead and train a team - How to develop a teaching program for 0-18s - How to teach the Bible in a way that makes disciples for Jesus Duties will include writing talks and small group notes for leaders and young people, engaging with All Souls Primary School by delivering school assemblies, and participating in after-school clubs. During the two-year programme, you will take responsibility for leading one of the youth teams, overseeing, and preparing teaching materials. You will also learn how to support families attending the 9.30 service in discipling their children. You will attend weekly Friday and Sunday Youth meetings, weekly Monday staff meetings, and twice-weekly 0-18 meetings. You will be closely supervised and mentored, with weekly mentoring sessions with the Senior Minister (Children and Youth).

Required skills

- 2-3 years of experience working with children or youth in a church setting - Experience as a children's or youth worker - Theologically trained with a biblical understanding, familiar with a range of perspectives, yet maintains a consistent and strong Biblical framework (This can be through formal theological education or a demonstrated eagerness for learning and growth) - Able to develop, initiate and implement new ideas - A committed conservative evangelical Christian in full sympathy with the aims and values of the ministry of All Souls Church, having a supreme regard for scripture and a biblical understanding of holistic mission - A disciple wanting to know Christ more and grow in grace, obedience and Christlikeness themselves - A hard-working team player who both seeks advice and is able to lead, with a servant heart and a love for people - Experienced in writing Bible study material and other resources for use in multicultural groups (desirable)

Other

Hours: 35 hours/week spread over 6 days Annual leave: 30 days + bank holidays Contract: 2-year fixed term contract Line manager: Senior Minister (Youth and Children) DBS checks: Enhanced DBS Employment Benefits Competitive salary aligned with experience 7.5% employer pension contribution 3 Spiritual Refreshment Days (pro rata) Eye care voucher Season ticket loan Staff lunch provided every Monday Application Closing date: Sunday 10 May 2026 at 23.59* Interviews: From 18 May 2026 *Applications will be reviewed as they are received, rather than waiting until a set deadline. Send your CV and cover letter to our website: https://allsouls.bamboohr.com/careers/112