Pastor/ Planter

Hope Church Vauxhall is seeking a godly, mission-minded man to join our team and lead the planting of a new church on one of the neighbouring estates. This is a full-time position that will begin with involvement in the pastoral ministry of Hope Church and gradually transition to full leadership of the church plant.

We are a small but growing church family in the heart of London, passionate about sharing the gospel, particularly among the overlooked and under-served communities of our city. We believe the local church is God's plan to bring lasting hope to our neighbours-and we're excited to plant again

Main Responsibilities:

Before the Plant Launch (in Hope Church):

• Share in preaching (approx. 10 times/year)Provide pastoral care with the elder team.
• Engage in outreach and ministry relevant to church planting
• Help build a planting team

Preparing & Leading the Plant:

• Lead evangelistic efforts and community engagement on one of the neighbouring estates
• Develop a planting strategy and secure a venue
• Raise financial and prayer support for the new work
• Train and raise up future leaders
• Transition into full leadership of the new church

Team & Wider Network:

• Work closely with Hope's full-time pastor and elders
• Be part of wider networks such as FIEC and Co-Mission for training, support, and accountability

Required Skills

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• A biblically qualified elder (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1)
• Passionate about estate ministry and church planting
• Evangelistic and prayerful
• Theologically trained or with equivalent ministry experience
• Skilled in preaching, pastoral care, and leadership
• Comfortable ministering in a multicultural, urban context
• Organised, adaptable, and a team player

Desirable:

• Experience of council estate or cross-cultural ministry
• Recognised evangelistic gifting
• Previous eldership/team leadership experience

Email us your CV/Cover letter at [email protected] for more details and an application form. 

Looking to start in September 2025. Occupational requirements accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, this post is open to male applicants only who are evangelical Christians, aligned with our Basis of Faith and convictions on male eldership and pastoral leadership. 

A willingness to live locally and become a member of the new plant is essential. This role involves ministry with children and/or vulnerable adults and is subject to safeguarding checks