Pastor for Ministry Development (Assistant Pastor)

This is a formational role designed to equip an emerging leader for future senior ministry. Across around three years at Redeemer, you'll gain hands-on experience in preaching, pastoral care, strategic leadership and ministry development, whilst serving as part of our elder team (subject to a congregational vote).

Redeemer is a church in Northwest Leeds (affiliated to the FIEC) that exists to glorify Jesus and grow in love and trust of him. We're rooted in God's word, dependent on the Holy Spirit and committed to living out the Christian life together as a community transformed by the gospel. Our Sunday congregation of around 180 spans the generations and includes a vibrant mix of students, young professionals and families alongside others - with around a quarter of our church family aged under 16.

Based near several Leeds universities in youthful, diverse Headingley, we're passionate about seeing students and young adults encounter Jesus, while also nurturing inter-generational community for all. We gather on Sundays for worship and throughout the week in City Groups, supporting and encouraging one another as we seek to make Jesus known in Leeds.

We are committed to teaching God's word faithfully and seek to depend on the Spirit's power in all we do. We want thoughtful theological formation and warm-hearted pastoral care for our members.

Required Skills

This role suits someone who is either beginning or continuing formal theological training, or recently completed formal theological training. You should be passionate about gospel ministry, eager to grow as a leader and ready to invest deeply in the life of a local church.

It is essential that you have some ministry experience (paid or voluntary) demonstrating leadership potential. That you are a gifted communicator with the ability to preach and teach God's word faithfully. That you demonstrate relational warmth and pastoral sensitivity, and are a collaborative team player with a servant-hearted attitude. That you align with Redeemer's theological convictions and vision - including wholehearted endorsement of the FIEC Doctrinal Basis and Ethos Statements.

It is desirable that you have some experience leading or supporting a specific ministry area (such as evangelism, small groups, youth or student ministry), and good project management or organisational skills.

If you're interested in applying for this role, please email [email protected]