Gospel Worker


Company:	Niddrie Community Church
Salary:	£25,688 to £34,216 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Scotland
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Niddrie Community Church, based in Edinburgh, works in collaboration with 20schemesLtd. to recruit missionaries to live and serve in the schemes of Scotland.

Location: Applicants may be required to work at existing church plants in Glasgow, West of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tranent, Dundee, Inverness, Orkney, Shetland or any new locations established in Scotland.

To apply please ask for an application form by emailing apply@20schemes.com.

CVs submitted without a form cannot be considered as an application.

Job Description

Job Title: Gospel Worker

Occupational Requirement

An occupational requirement applies in terms of the Equality Act (part 1, schedule 9). This post requires the occupant to have a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and to believe that the Bible is fully trustworthy, in all that it affirms, and the highest authority for faith and life in keeping with this statement of faith. These principles require to be applied alongside the professional skills required in this role.

Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to live in the community and be a member of the church at which you will be placed.

The job holder will specialise in a particular area: church planter associate, women’s worker, pastoral assistant, or youth worker. Gospel workers serve as part of a church-planting team, aiming to be positive role models, faithful friends, and committed evangelists in the schemes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Share the gospel message of the Christian faith.

• Assist the Church Planter with any duties associated with establishing a healthy church.

• Pastorally care for, support and counsel individuals within the church and community

• Recruit, train and co-ordinate work of volunteers and junior staff.

• Disciple new believers and establish and support discipleship relationships.

• Help establish new and maintain existing community contacts.

• Become familiar with needs of the area through surveys, interviews, etc.

• Assist with development of local and international partners for financial and prayer support.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• 20schemes Ministry Internship (2 Year) or equivalent

• Undergraduate degree in ministry area

• Experience working within a ministry context.

• Experience working with people from complex backgrounds.

Salary

Fundraising is required for this position and a fundraising goal met before start.

Salary range is £25,688 – £34,216 dependent on experience.

Safeguarding

Our roles involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Niddrie Community Church is committed to safeguarding. Applicants will be subject to vetting and disclosure checks.

Niddrie Community Church is a Scottish Charity, SC042804

Regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)

Company: SC412661

Location: Scotland, UK

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