Children and Families Minister - St Thomas Stourbridge

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Summary:

The primary focus of this role is to lead and develop children and families’ ministries within the St Thomas Renewal Project.

Location:

St Thomas Stourbridge

Salary:

£30,580,

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, including Sunday activities

Job description:

The primary focus of this role is to lead and develop children and families’ ministries within the St Thomas Renewal Project. The Children and Families Minister will be the primary minister leading two New Worshipping Communities - the already established Toddler Praise, and the previously trialed, Family Cafe Church. Additionally, we expect that the minister will engage in creating discipleship opportunities, integrating children and families into the wider church community, and equipping volunteers for ministry.

For further information on the role, including a description, Main Duties and Responsibilities, working hours, and person specification, see Role Description below. 

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Role description:

Application form (link):

Closing date:

22nd June, 2026 at 09:00

Interview date:

2nd July, 2026

Safeguarding statement:

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester, we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. Recruitment for this role involving direct contact with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to the guidelines outlined in the Church of England’s Safer Recruitment & People Management practice guidance including an Enhanced DBS plus barred list disclosure.

Diversity statement:

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of UK minority ethnic / global majority heritage and people with disabilities.