ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WOODLEY,
PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER (20 hours/week)
Up to £17,500 per annum • Closing date: Monday 26 October 2026
St John’s is growing — and we’re making room for young people at the heart of our church family. We’ve created a dedicated youth space, invested in new ministry, and now we’re looking for a creative, relational and faith-filled Youth Minister to help our 11–18s encounter Jesus, belong deeply, and grow as disciples and leaders. Our ambition is to develop a thriving community of 20 young people in the next 3 years.
If you’re passionate about seeing young people flourish, building trusted relationships and helping to shape a vibrant, intergenerational church, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive church family.
- A new youth space (“The Flight Deck”) and Church Centre ready for imagination and ministry.
- A supportive and enthusiastic ministry team, including a Child & Family Worker.
- Opportunities to help shape worship, discipleship and community engagement.
All Ages, Encountering Jesus, in New and Vibrant Ways.
An Information pack with details about our Church, Job Description, Person specification and details of how to apply can be downloaded from our vacancies page via the link below :
https://www.stjohnswoodley.com/vacancies
Alternatively, contact Paul via treasurer@stjohn-woodley.com for the information pack.
Preferred start: January 2027 (or by agreement)
St Johns Church
St. John the Evangelist is a Church of England parish church serving Woodley, a town just east of Reading. The church has a strong Anglican identity, combining Word and Sacrament, traditional roots and a growing openness to creative forms of worship and mission. Our parish vision is simple and directional: All Ages, Encountering Jesus, in New and Vibrant Ways.
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