Worship Pastor [Full-time]

Do you have a heart to lead people into the presence of God and a gift for releasing others into ministry?

Godalming Minster is seeking an experienced, passionate Worship Pastor to lead and release our congregations in Christ-centred, Spirit-led worship. The main focus will be the 10.45am Contemporary service and The Six, creating space for people to encounter Jesus, respond to the Holy Spirit and grow as a confident worshipping community.

Full-time 37.5 hours a week

Salary £28,000-£38,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing date Sunday 25 October 2026

Interview Wed 4 November 2026

The opportunity

Working with the Rector and Associate Rector, you will help shape a prayerful, biblically grounded culture of contemporary worship across Godalming Minster (4 sites). You will lead regularly while building sustainable teams and releasing others into their gifts and calling.

• Lead worship at the 10.45am Contemporary service at Church St, The Six at Brighton Rd, and key Minster services and events, preparing well while remaining responsive to the Spirit.
• Recruit, pastor, mentor, train and release worship leaders, vocalists and musicians, developing a healthy team culture and a pathway for emerging leaders.
• Oversee repertoire, arrangements, rotas, rehearsals and service preparation in collaboration with clergy, service leaders and other ministries.
• Recruit and develop AV and production volunteers, strengthening technical skills, communication, standards and reliable rotas.
• Teach and model a biblical theology and practice of worship, and contribute to staff prayer, planning, outreach and schools work where appropriate.

Who we are looking for

• A practising Christian with a vibrant faith and a life shaped by Jesus, comfortable serving in an Anglican church under CPAS patronage whose worship is rooted in Scripture, centred on Jesus and expectant of the presence and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• An experienced worship leader, confident vocalist and capable instrumentalist, able to lead both spiritually and musically and direct a contemporary band.
• A proven developer of people who can recruit volunteers, nurture gifts, build trust and release new leaders rather than carrying the ministry alone.
• Theologically grounded, prayerful, pastorally wise, collaborative and organised. Experience in schools is desirable but not essential; AV or production experience is helpful.

Role Description & Person Specification Sep 2026

How to apply

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Associate Rector Simon Willetts e: simon.willetts@godalmingminster.org t: 01483 421267.

Please complete the online application form and submit a CV and to Simon Willetts. If available, a video link of you leading congregational worship would be helpful.

Application Form

The appointment will follow safer recruitment practice and will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks. There is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.