Overview

Furness Deanery is looking to recruit a Network Youth Church Leader or Trainee Leader – “Connecting a Generation”. Are you able to build relationships with young people aged 11-18? Can you grow and develop Christian disciples? If so… we are seeking creative, enthusiastic, Christian Youth Leaders to lead one of our Deanery based Network Youth Churches in Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and empowering young people to explore faith and come to know Jesus in creative and relevant ways.
• Building relationships with local schools, churches, and communities to connect with 11–18-year-olds.
• Leading and shaping a pioneering youth church, reimagining what faith gatherings can look like.
• Working alongside passionate partners in mission, collaborating to create a dynamic network of support in the local area.
• Supported and equipped with training and resources to grow in your own ministry journey.

Contact and how to apply

If God is calling you into Christian Youth Ministry, we would like to hear from you!

Check out the recruitment video on our website: networkyouthchurch.org.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 13th October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 (to be held in Ulverston)

For further information and to apply please visit https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies/network-youth-church-leader-or-trainee-leader/

For informal conversation, please contact Hannah Burgess 07900 519139