HTB Family & Outreach Pastor
HTB Group · London · £30,000–£32,000 (stated in the posting)
Are you passionate about helping children and families encounter Jesus and thrive in a vibrant church community? Do you have a heart for estate-based ministry and a desire to see families come to faith? We are looking for a gifted and enthusiastic Family and Outreach Pastor to join the team at HTB Dalgarno Way who is passionate about pursuing Jesus and investing in children and families in an estate-based context.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our children's ministry, build meaningful relationships with local families, and develop outreach opportunities that connect our church with the wider community. Through Sunday ministry, schools engagement, community programmes and family events, you will help create pathways for children and families to discover and follow Jesus.
The closing date for this role is Sunday 27th September. The salary range for this role is £30,000 - £32,000.
Some of the key responsibilities for the role are:
Children's Ministry
- Lead and oversee all aspects of HTB Kids on Sundays at St Francis, Dalgarno Way.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate teaching and discipleship programmes.
- Create a fun, welcoming and faith-filled environment where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus.
- Build strong relationships with children, parents and carers.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers, managing rotas and ensuring safeguarding requirements are met.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Dalgarno Way team to connect families into church life.
Family & Community Outreach
- Lead and grow the weekly After School Club and Play Café.
- Develop creative and innovative opportunities to engage families across the local estates.
- Build and lead a volunteer team focused on supporting and encouraging families.
- Work alongside other church departments to promote and support parenting courses, family initiatives and Alpha.
Schools Ministry
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local schools.
- Create opportunities for partnership, engagement and outreach through schools work.
- Help build effective pathways from schools engagement into church community and faith exploration.
Requirements
- Has a vibrant Christian faith and a passion for helping children and families encounter Jesus.
- Has experience working with children, families and volunteers.
- Is confident building relationships across diverse communities.
- Is creative, proactive and motivated to develop new ministry opportunities.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Has strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Is passionate about outreach and seeing people come to faith.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) , which increases with length of service
- Pension scheme contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Access to training and development resources to help you grow in your role