Associate Pastor

Emmanuel Epsom is a Christ-centred church on the edge of south-west London. We seek to be shaped by grace and to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are a congregation of about 90, made up of local people of every age and stage of life. We are affiliated to FIEC and Acts 29. 

We are looking for a man to be our full-time Associate Pastor, working as an integral part of our Ministry Team (Senior Pastor and Women’s Worker) and Eldership.

This role will involve:

  • teaching the Bible faithfully

  • encouraging others in their walk with Christ

  • making Christ and his church known to the local community

  • supporting the pastoral needs of the church

  • overseeing our children and youth work.

We are seeking a man who:

  • has a mature, personal commitment to Jesus and is humble, loving and prayerful

  • is an experienced preacher, has preferably had some theological training, loves God’s Word and believes in its power to change lives and build the church

  • loves God’s people and has experience of leading others servant-heartedly and handling pastoral needs biblically and sensitively

  • has a passion for, and experience of, discipling children and young people

  • takes the gospel, but not himself, seriously.

This role is subject to an occupational requirement that the post holder is a Christian man in full agreement with our statement of faith and our doctrinal distinctives.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Get in touch

We very much encourage interested applicants to have an informal chat with us prior to applying, so that we can answer any preliminary questions you might have about the role or our church. If you would like to arrange a time for a conversation, please email danielsinclair72@gmail.com

terms and conditions

  • Salary - £35,000-£44,000 depending upon experience

  • Holiday entitlement - 25 days per year & Bank Holidays

  • Pension - We will contribute 7.5% of your monthly salary

  • Probation period - Nine months

Application process

Closing date: Midday 5th January 2025

Interview dates: 27th and 28th January 2025

Invitation to preach: Mid-February, to be arranged