5 MINISTERS OF RELIGION


Company:	C & S Church of Zion (Imole) UK
Salary:	£23,500 to £25,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E5 8HL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Nov 2026
Closing date:	13 Dec 2026

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Summary

1) Minister of Religion – Sunday School Pastor (Adults)

About the role:

Lead adult discipleship, services and Bible teaching in line with C&S liturgy.

Key responsibilities:

Lead services and prayer meetings; teach Scripture; design adult discipleship curriculum; provide pastoral care including visitation and counselling; mentor facilitators; support evangelism and small group integration; maintain ministry records and follow safeguarding, data protection and church policies.

2) Minister of Religion – Sunday School Youth Pastor

About the role:

Lead children, teenagers and young adults in worship, spiritual growth and Christian teaching.

Key responsibilities:

Lead youth worship and Bible lessons; create discipleship pathways; organise youth retreats, vigils and outreach; support transitions from children’s church to adult membership; provide pastoral care and ensure safeguarding; maintain attendance and programme records.

3) Minister of Religion – Discipleship & Bible Teaching Pastor

About the role:

Strengthen biblical teaching, discipleship systems and spiritual formation across the church.

Key responsibilities:

Lead worship, Bible studies and vigils; teach foundational doctrines and spiritual disciplines; develop discipleship programmes (new believers, baptism, workers in training); provide pastoral care and mentoring; train volunteer teachers; integrate new members; maintain accurate teaching records and comply with safeguarding requirements.

4) Minister of Religion – Home Visitation Pastor

About the role:

Lead structured pastoral visitation and provide spiritual support to members.

Key responsibilities:

Visit elderly, sick, vulnerable and new members; offer prayer, counselling and spiritual guidance; support ordinances; coordinate care plans; record visits and escalate safeguarding concerns; support integration into church life.

5) Minister of Religion – Worship Lead Pastor

About the role:

Oversee worship services and church liturgical flow in accordance with C&S doctrine.

Key responsibilities:

Plan and lead services, vigils and special worship programmes; preach/teach as scheduled; coordinate choir, ushers, intercessors and media; ensure doctrinal alignment; train worship leaders and uphold conduct and dress standards.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential for all roles)

• Genuine Occupational Requirement: Must be a practising Christian committed to the beliefs and worship of the Cherubim & Seraphim Church of Zion (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9).

• Recognised ordination/commissioning (C&S Church of Zion or closely aligned Pentecostal tradition).

• Minimum 3 years’ ministerial experience in preaching, teaching and pastoral care.

• Strong Bible knowledge; spiritual maturity; excellent communication and leadership.

• Understanding of safeguarding (training provided); ability to work evenings/weekends.

Desirable:

Theological training; experience in discipleship, education, youth work or volunteer development.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All posts require Enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of ministerial credentials.

Essential requirements

Area Essential Skills Spiritual Biblical knowledge, prayer, preaching, discernment Leadership Vision, teamwork, delegation, conflict resolution Administration Organisation, planning, financial accountability Interpersonal Communication, counselling, emotional intelligence, compassion Personal character Integrity, discipline, humility, confidentiality Mission Evangelism, community engagement, adaptability

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