Associate Pastor – Children’s Ministry

Organisation: Christ Apostolic Church Kingsrealm
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £19,827.60 per annum

About the Church

Christ Apostolic Church Kingsrealm is a growing, Spirit-led church committed to discipleship, sound biblical teaching, and holistic community impact. We serve a diverse and multicultural congregation with a strong focus on families, children, and young people.

Our mandate is to raise believers with a strong spirit to receive, an enlarged mind to conceive, and skilled hands to perform, equipping them to live purposefully and reflect Kingdom values in every sphere of life.

Role Overview

We are seeking a spiritually mature and experienced Associate Pastor – Children’s Ministry to lead and develop our children’s church. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing age-appropriate biblical teaching programmes, providing spiritual oversight, and nurturing the faith development of children within a multicultural, predominantly African context.

This role requires a strong understanding of Christian-African parenting values and cultural expressions, ensuring that ministry delivery is both biblically sound and culturally relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Children’s Ministry in alignment with the church’s doctrine and vision
• Design and deliver age-specific, engaging, and biblically sound teaching for children
• Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to children and their families
• Develop discipleship pathways that support children’s spiritual, moral, and personal growth
• Train, mentor, and coordinate children’s ministry volunteers
• Work closely with parents, supporting them in raising children within Christian-African values
• Ensure all activities comply with safeguarding policies and procedures
• Support wider church programmes and pastoral activities as required

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline
• A mature and active Christian with a clear calling to children’s ministry.
• Active involvement within a recognised Christian church
• Evidence of theological training, ministry training or workers’ development training programme.
• At least five years of practical experience serving in Children’s Ministry, including a minimum of three years within a UK-based Children’s Ministry setting
• Experience teaching Scripture to children in engaging and age-appropriate ways.
• Experience leading prayer, Bible teaching and children’s worship activities.
• Experience supporting children’s spiritual growth and discipleship.
• Experience working collaboratively with parents and ministry volunteers.

Desirable Requirements

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Previous experience serving within Pentecostal Children’s Ministry.
• Experience ministering within multicultural church communities.
• Knowledge of child development, psychology, education or counselling.
• Previous experience coordinating volunteers.
• A willingness to continue theological and ministerial development.
• Appreciation of Christian-African family values within a multicultural church environment.

Safeguarding Commitment

Christ Apostolic Church Kingsrealm is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding and child protection policies
• Complete relevant safeguarding training

How to Apply

Candidates who feel called to this role and meet the outlined criteria are invited to apply by submitting the following documents:

• A detailed CV highlighting academic qualifications, theological training, and ministry experience
• A cover letter/Personal Statement explaining how you fit this role and your motivation for applying
• Copies of relevant academic and theological qualifications

Applications should be submitted electronically to hr@cackingsrealmglobal.org with the subject line: Associate Pastor-Children’s Ministry Application

Visa sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and compliance with UK immigration requirements.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.