Kids and Families Pastor

Salary: £26,000-£32,000 (dependent on experience)

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.

The Role

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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 tim.jones@centralchurchbristol.org 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.