Vacancies 

Ministry trainee (apprentice/intern)

The role is part-time paid employment to do practical jobs to help church events, a Bible ministry training course at our expense, and opportunities to volunteer the rest of your time to try out whichever ministries suit or interest you, for example youth, children, students, internationals, 1-1s, small groups or music. 
 
We are: a warm church family of about 200 with a good spread of ages and stages, led by a conservative evangelical team.  Our vicar led a church revitalisation from St Andrew the Great and our associate vicar is leading a similar project to Peterborough. We have an associate minister for women & children, a young adults worker, a youth worker and an administrator. 

We’re seeking:

• a whole-hearted follower of Jesus;
• a committed member of an evangelical church;
• experience as a volunteer helper on a Bible team (for example at a church, Christian Union, summer venture, holiday club or mission trip);
• a desire to try out and learn about full-time church ministry;
• available from September 2026 until July 2027, God willing;
• sharing our commitment to safeguarding young or vulnerable people;
• good background checks and references (at least one from your current church leaders)
• permission to work in the UK (we can't sponsor a visa for this role)

We’re offering:

• minimum wage for part-time practical work;
• church members willing to offer free accommodation;
• a gospel partnership ministry training course one day a week;
• the Cornhill Training course for anyone who has completed the above;
• regular meetings with the vicar and staff for training & support;
• working with an experienced staff team in a shared office.

To apply please get in touch with Frank Price, vicar, by whatsapp: 07443 337560 or frankprice@stmatthews.uk

Trainee Preacher- vacancy filled

The role is expository preaching once or twice a month with weekly 1-1 feedback and help; and also pastoral, evangelistic and relational 1-1 ministry, especially with newcomers. Small group work could be with 20s & 30s, ARU undergraduates, 11-18s, internationals or preschool families, depending on experience & gifts.
 
St Matthew’s is a warm church family of about 200 with a good spread of ages and stages. We’re led by a conservative evangelical team under the oversight of a complementarian Bishop.  Our vicar, Frank Price, led a “church graft” from St Andrew the Great and our associate vicar is leading a similar project to Peterborough. We have a children/women’s worker, a youth worker and administrator. 

We’re seeking:

• a whole-hearted follower of Jesus;
• 2-6 years’ UK ministry experience (eg church apprentice, youth or student worker);
• evidence of faithful, engaging, expository Bible preaching;
• gifted at making connections and building friendships with new people quickly;
• available to start 1st September 2026 and likely to stay for at least 3 years, God willing;
• sharing our commitment to safeguarding young or vulnerable people;
• good references and background checks. 

We’re offering:

• pay matching unqualified teachers (£25k-£35k, depending on experience/training);
• housing next to church building (30% deducted from pay, not suitable for large family);
• pension, house-moving and training course fees and expenses;
• staff team with daily and weekly meetings for support and training.

To apply please send a CV, sermon recording and contact details for 2 referees including your current church minister/pastor/incumbent to Frank Price, vicar, 07443 337560 frankprice@stmatthews.uk