Children and Families Minister St Margaret’s Church, Rainham

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Job Title:

Children and Families Minister St Margaret’s Church, Rainham

Parish Name:

St Margaret’s Church, Rainham

Area:

Rochester Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time

Applications Deadline:

15/04/2026

Interview Date:

29/04/2026

Other Information:

St Margaret’s Rainham is a growing, outward-looking Anglican church in a parish of 26,000 people, with strong links to nine local schools and a clear vision for mission among children and families.

We are not looking for someone to run programmes. We are looking for someone who will build relationships, nurture faith, and help form new worshipping communities rooted in everyday life.

Over the next four years, we are seeking to:

• establish three new intergenerational worshipping communities
• engage at least 150 children and families in sustained discipleship
• deepen partnerships with schools and the wider community

This is a new role with real scope to shape and develop the ministry. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, with strong volunteer foundations already in place and a culture that values prayer, reflection and sustainable ministry.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a living Christian faith and is a communicant member of the Church of England
• has experience working with children and families in a church or community context
• is relational, patient and able to build trust over time
• can equip others and develop teams, not simply deliver activities

Rainham offers a strong sense of community, excellent transport links to London, and access to beautiful Kent countryside and coast.

This role is funded as part of the £11million awarded to the Diocese of Rochester by the National Church in support of the diocese’s Called Together vision. This initiative sits within the Missional Development Places workstream, one of four workstreams focusing on the work of the Called Together vision. Find out more

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