Christ Church Balham, a thriving Anglican evangelical church located on the Northern Line in southwest London, is seeking to appoint a Children’s Minister. Our fellowship is made up of largely families and young workers, with a vision is to see Balham and beyond thriving in Christ. Our mission is to invite everyone to come and see the depth of Christ’s love with the breadth of God’s family.
Over the past three years the number of children in the church family has grown from 30 to 70, and we now have around 70 volunteers serving across our five Sunday children’s teams. We are now looking for the right person to lead the Children’s ministry with a view to:
This is a permanent, full-time position structured over 5 days per week. We will provide an appropriate basic salary based on experience, expected to be in the range of £31,000-40,000 gross per annum, a generous pension contribution of 10% of the basic salary into our workplace pension scheme and annual leave of 6 weeks and bank holidays. Opportunities for training include costs covered to attend one residential conference specific to the role each year. Depending on experience and interest, a variety of further training options may be available, such as courses at Oak Hill, Crosslands, or GYD Academy. There is also the option of a route for ordination with the Anglican Mission in England.
How to Apply
The successful candidate must be a committed Christian, hold the right to work in the UK, and accept our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.
Deadline: 30th September 2026
Applications: Please email hr@cmct.london for the full job description, and reply with a cover letter setting out your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements.
For more information on the church please visit: https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/
