Vacancies 

Ministry trainee (apprentice/intern)

The role is part-time paid employment for practical tasks learning servant- hearted ministry and seeing how churches run, a Bible ministry training course at our expense, and opportunities to volunteer the rest of your time to try out whichever Bible/people 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:

• employed part-time for essential tasks (£800 per month);
• 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 send to office@stmatthews.uk :

• a CV covering all the years of your adult life with no gaps, including churches you have belonged to and Christian volunteer roles,
• contact details for two people we can contact for a reference, neither should be a relative or partner, one should be a leader who can speak for your current church.

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