At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and expand ministry for children and families, fostering community connections.
- Company: St Christopher’s Church, a vibrant community focused on growth and engagement.
- Benefits: Salary of £26,000 - £30,000, mentoring, and a fully-funded qualification in ministry.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and be part of an exciting growth journey.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for youth ministry and experience working with children and families.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 30000 £ per year.
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week (including Sundays)
Location: St Christopher’s Church, Lea
Responsible to: Reverend Joe Houghton
Background and Purpose
St Christopher’s Lea is in an exciting season of growth, with increasing numbers of children and families engaging in church life. The Children’s, Youth and Families Leader will help develop and extend this growth by leading, coordinating and expanding ministry among the 7+ age group, supporting families, and helping establish a new worshipping community serving families in local housing estates.
This role exists to:
- Deepen the discipleship of children and young people
- Strengthen mission and presence in local schools
- Support families and build community connections
- Equip volunteers for sustainable ministry
- Contribute to parish growth and the diocesan vision of engaging children and young people
This new role forms part of Blackburn Diocese’s Ignite Project, funded in partnership with the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) and Diocesan Board of Education (DBE), helping parishes invest in sustainable, long-term children’s, youth and family ministry and includes the offer of a fully‑funded, University‑validated qualification in Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministry provided in partnership with Emmanuel Theological College.
The postholder will receive:
- Weekly team meeting, and supervision from the Vicar who has vast experience in children’s, youth and family ministry.
- Additional mentoring from a churchwarden.
- Integration into a home group for pastoral support and prayer.
- Access to the Forge Community for peer learning and diocesan support.
- Use of the parish office and fully equipped church hall.
- A church that sees children and young people as the church of the present and includes and welcomes them in all aspects of church life.
For full details of the role, including the person specification and instructions on how to apply, please visit: General vacancies | The Diocese of Blackburn
