Youth Minister (Tier 2)

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 3 May 2026

LOCATION

London

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£20,500 / year

SKILLS

Communication in English and Swahili Youth ministry leadership Mentoring and training volunteers Preaching and leading worship Curriculum coordination for youth groups Safeguarding policy implementation Organisational and administrative skills Interpersonal and people skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Youth Minister (Tier 2)

Location – Manor Park, Newham
Hours – 37.5 hours per week – Including weekends and some bank holidays
Salary – £20,500 per annum
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] wishes to appoint an experienced Youth Minister.

This post is key in enabling growth in the ministry and mission of [Employer hidden] amongst the young people in the church and our community, and their discipleship. This is a leadership position and so would encompass taking a lead role in the youth ministry in line with our vision as well as providing effective administration within the church. The post-holder will be expected to be a key face and voice of the church to the wider community, better enabling us to serve our community.

Skills Required

The successful applicant will be required to have the ability to communicate in both English and Swahili (written and spoken).
Be willing to train church volunteers in your specific area of specialism in ministry.
Be willing to train and mentor young people.

Personal Specification

Excellent communication skills with a flexible and friendly attitude with young people.
Exceptional degree of professionalism and the ability to work in a demanding environment.
Ability to prioritize and make informed decisions in a religious environment.
Ability to multi-task, sound decision making, self-motivated.
Exceptional people skills.
Team Player.
Equally the post-holder will need confidence and proven organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

To build on and further our current vision for the youth at [Employer hidden]
Conduct the weekly worship services for the Youth Church. This will include preaching, leading prayers and training discipleship class.
To oversee and co-ordinate 2 curriculums for different youth age groups in the church during our weekend services. These aid worship, study, fellowship, parent's involvement, service experiences, and other experiences that guide the youth as they grow in faith.
To oversee & support the leading of Swahili Learning Club.
To regularly communicate with parents, families, and youth ministry leaders regularly and intentionally in other churches, denominations, and non-profits, so that the youth have multiple opportunities to thrive.
Encourage spiritual growth of the youth and volunteers.
Seek creative methods to keep the youth motivated.
To ensure our safeguarding policy is implemented across all our work with youth.
To regularly train & support the volunteers of each of the youth groups.
To proactively help recruit volunteers and other helpers for our youth groups.
To explore ways in we can better serve the youth in our church and community.
To support the wider church teams and projects.
To support the current staff team in completing additional tasks, including specific support as required by the senior minister.
To complete all administrative tasks for the youth ministry
Keep an overall perspective of a quality, comprehensive ministry.

Terms of Appointment

3 years' experience working in a Pentecostal church setting as a committed worker or volunteer in leadership.
Qualification in youth work and theology
Must be able to communicate in English & Swahili both in speaking & writing
Fixed Term contract of 3 years, with a probation period of 6 months.
A full enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment

How to apply

Please fill in the form below. Closing Date 30 Oct 2024

Job Features

Charity worker
Be proactive and have initiative to troubleshoot and evaluate in order to expand ministry.
Seek to develop partnership with Christian and non-Christian organisations in the community.
Introduce new initiatives and ideas where needed particularly developing creative new models of youth work.
Must be able to co-ordinate the young people and youthful events in our church.
Train our young people in performing arts, and mimes dancing.
Keep up to date with current/future trends and good practice in youth ministry.
Recruit, mentor and train new volunteer workers.
Support and help train existing volunteer workers.
Advocate safe practices for young people ensuring compliance with all necessary policies and legislation.
Perform other staff duties as assigned by leadership team
To develop the strategy for the youth in line with the church's vision to enable young people to come to faith, to grow in faith and be equipped to share it.

Email: [contact hidden]