About The Role
Are you passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, and live courageously for Jesus in today’s world? Christ Church W4 is a vibrant evangelical, charismatic Anglican church in West London (W4), with a big vision to see lives transformed by the gospel – and we’re looking for a dynamic, faith-filled Youth Pastor to join our team!
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults through the use of the Safer Recruitment practice guidance. This role is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
Lead the Christ Church W4 Youth Ministry
– To champion young people throughout the church, enabling them to be active, full members of Christ Church W4
– Cast vision and set direction for youth ministry in line with church leadership.
– Plan, oversee and deliver weekly youth groups (midweek and Sundays) that aligns with the vision of Christ Church W4 and the needs of our young people
– Create a fun, welcoming and gospel-centred environment for young people to belong and grow
– Organise residentials, mission trips, and youth weekends away that deepen relationships and spiritual growth
– To welcome new young people into the church, signposting them to the right groups and gatherings, and helping them settle into the church community
Discipleship & Evangelism
– Teach the Bible clearly and relevantly to young people
– Encourage and foster a culture of personal discipleship through small groups, mentoring, prayer, and one-to-one catch-ups
– Equip and encourage youth to live out their faith in school, home and friendship groups
– Run evangelistic events and encourage youth to share their faith
– To be a focus of vision in developing new youth opportunities in the community (including local schools), including reaching out to young people in the area with the love of Jesus
– To support the youth elements of community events
Build & Lead a Team
– Recruit, train, and support a committed team of youth leaders
– Provide clear leadership and pastoral support to volunteers
– Ensure safeguarding and good practice across all youth activities
– Assist in leading, line managing and developing Ministry Assistants who serve within CCW4 Youth work
– To ensure all youth ministry and team are trained in and follow all safeguarding requirements. To be accountable in this to the safeguarding team and ultimately the PCC, following diocesan and church safeguarding rules and guidelines, including volunteer safer recruitment and GDPR
Partner with Families and the wider Church
– Support and equip parents in discipling their teenagers
– Communicate regularly with families about youth work and upcoming events.
– To help set culture across our church and Youth work (11-18’s) that ensures that young people are integral to the life of the church, enabling them to minister as full members of the church
– Enable youth to engage in wider church life – serving, attending worship (specifically the 10:30am and 6pm gatherings), and connecting across generations.
– Collaborate with children’s ministry to ensure smooth transitions through age groups
Administration & Communication
– Manage youth work admin effectively (schedules, budgets, consent forms, etc.)
– Use digital tools (email, socials, WhatsApp, etc.) appropriately to connect with youth and families
– Liaise with church staff team and leadership to ensure youth ministry is integrated into wider church planning
Broader Responsibilities
To be an active member of Christ Church W4. To be a positive culture setter. To be an active disciple of Christ. To work alongside other staff in wider ministry. To be a worshipper, supporting communal worship and prayer, both receiving for yourself and modelling that for others, helping young people to participate and lead. To be led by Jesus, knowing that you are accepted, secure and significant in his sight and that who you are is more important than what you do.
We’re looking for someone who:
Essential
– Loves Jesus and lives a life shaped by His gospel
– Has a clear and demonstrable calling to youth ministry and a heart for discipling young people
– Is rooted in evangelical theology and aligned with our charismatic convictions and Anglican roots
– Is confident teaching the Bible in a clear, age-appropriate and faithful way
– Is a relational leader who inspires trust and builds team
– Has energy, creativity and initiative – and can also handle the messiness of teenage life with grace and grit
– Has relevant experience in youth ministry (paid or voluntary)
– Understands and upholds best safeguarding practices (training will be provided if needed)
Desirable
– Has formal theological or youth ministry training
– Is experienced in leading residentials or cross-cultural mission trips
– Has skills in music, media, or creative arts
Equal Opportunities
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.