Youth Minister

Could you help us build something different for young people?

Here at Stour Church, we're looking for a passionate, approachable, and community-minded person to join us as we build a new Youth Ministry from the ground up. We're not looking to just recreate a traditional church group for young people, but instead, we want to create a space where young people can come as they are, make friends, have fun, and develop in confidence as they encounter the Christian faith naturally through relationships and community.

This is a different kind of youth ministry. We believe that young people don't need another program telling them to come to church, but they need people who will go to where they are, build real relationships, create spaces where they can become, and show them something of the love of Christ. This might happen on a football pitch, at a pizza night, around a table talking about life, or in prayer together. We want to build a ministry for young people that makes space for all of those things.

Your Role

• Taking the lead on the planning and delivery of the Youth Ministry program
• Running regular in-person and online social activities, trips, and community events
• Building genuine relationships with local young people and other organisations
• Creating appropriate opportunities for prayer, worship, and conversations about faith
• Support young people in discovering what the Christian faith looks like in everyday life
• Working alongside church leadership to create a safe and supportive environment

About You

• You have a genuine passion for working with young people in our local area
• You are a committed Christian who wants to see more young people encounter Jesus
• You are approachable, energetic, and comfortable in building relationships
• You are comfortable in planning and leading activities and events
• You understand the importance of safeguarding and creating safe environments
• You can work independently while also being part of a wider church leadership team
• You don't expect everything to be done the way it has always been done

What We Can Offer

This is an opportunity to join us at Stour Church at the beginning of something new and help shape it from the ground up. You won't be walking into an established program with everything already decided, and this means there is scope to develop the role around your gifts, experience and ideas as the ministry grows.

Location: Stourbridge and surrounding area Hours: Part-time and flexible, to be agreed Salary: £12.71 per hour + expenses Start date: As soon as possible or available

If you are passionate about young people, community and Jesus, and you think youth ministry can look a little different, then we would love to hear from you.

About Stour Church

Stour Church is a community-rooted church based in Stourbridge, focused on being present in local streets, neighbourhoods, and everyday spaces rather than a single building. Inspired by the radical life and teachings of Jesus, the church is committed to standing alongside and serving people who are often overlooked. Stour Church emphasises practical, relational engagement over traditional forms of church life. The community encourages a way of life shaped by faith, justice, and compassion, inviting people to participate in meaningful service and shared spiritual growth.