35 hours per week including Sundays
£24,000 pa
Are you passionate about sharing Jesus with children and families? Do you love building relationships and making faith accessible, fun, and engaging? Hope Church, a lively and growing Anglican church in North West Bicester, is seeking a full-time (35 hours a week) worker, gifted and passionate about ministry with children, families and schools.
Who we are
Hope Church is a charismatic evangelical Anglican church planted from Emmanuel Church Bicester (ECB) and part of the Bicester Team Ministry. Based in the heart of Elmsbrook, a thriving eco-town development, we are a welcoming community with a strong heart for mission. With many young families in our area, we long to see children and parents encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and feel part of God’s family.
The role
We are looking for someone who will, under the supervision of the Vicar of Hope Church:
- Develop and lead our ministry with children, youth and families, both in church and the community.
- Build strong relationships with local schools, supporting their Christian ethos and outreach.
- Work alongside our leadership team to create fun, faith-filled opportunities for young people and families to explore and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
- Equip and encourage volunteers, ensuring our ministry is sustainable and effective.
Who you are
- A committed Christian with a passion for sharing the gospel with children and families.
- A creative and engaging communicator, able to connect with people of all ages.
- Someone who thrives on building relationships and working in a team.
- Excited by the opportunity to develop something new and make a real impact.
Why join us?
- A supportive church family who will pray for and encourage you.
- The opportunity to shape and grow a vital ministry.
- A vibrant community with lots of young families.
- The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
The employer claims exception under the Equality Act 2010.
For further information or an informal chat please contact the church office at enquiries@emmanuelbicester.org.uk or call the Revd Sam Mortimer on 07505 426 763.
Application forms and supporting information are available from the office and our website.
Closing date for applications is Monday 13 April 2026.
Interviews will begin from Monday 27 April.