ASSISTANT PASTOR

With Responsibility For Youth & Families

OR

YOUTH AND FAMILIES LEAD

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Vision

A position for someone who loves the Lord and has a passion for teaching, evangelism, discipleship and reaching out to young people and families.

Who we are

An independent evangelical church in the market town of Alton, Hampshire. Morning congregations average 45 and we have a small youth ministry, but run a successful 4 day Holiday Bible Club each summer with 30-60 children, many unchurched.

Your role

To share pastoral responsibilities within the church; leading and developing activities with children, young people and families. Supported by volunteers, our aim is for you to help children grow in faith and the number of families in church increase.

Skills and experience
  • Personal Christian faith and acceptance of the Bible as God's word.
  • A Genuine Occupational Requirement is for full agreement with the church's basis of faith which is aligned to FIEC, as well as with the FIEC ethos statements.
  • Some experience of young people's work desirable.
Terms

Job Title: Will be decided based on the successful candidate.
Hours: Full time (hours negotiable)
Salary: Up to £33,000 pa. depending on hours and experience.
Two year contract with expectation of renewal.
Training: personal development is important and we will support this
Responsible to: the Pastor and Leadership Team

Enquiries

Please send a one page CV with covering letter expressing your interest in serving Christ in this way to the Pastor with a copy to the Church Secretary

Rev Ben Burge
07805 516556
revbenburge@gmail.com

Stephen Warwick
07900582612
warwicksteve@outlook.com

Please note: All applicants need to be UK citizens or have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date

30th April 2026