Vacancies
Trainee Preacher
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:
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a whole-hearted follower of Jesus;
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about 2-6 years’ experience (eg as church apprentice, intern, youth or student worker);
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evidence of faithful, engaging, expository Bible preaching;
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gifted at making connections and building friendships with new people quickly;
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available to start 1st September 2026 and likely to stay for at least 3 years, God willing;
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sharing our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young or vulnerable people;
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good references and background checks, eligible to work in the UK.
We’re offering:
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pay matching unqualified teachers (£25k-£35k, depending on experience/training);
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housing next to church building (30% deducted from pay, not suitable for large family);
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pension, house-moving and training course fees and expenses;
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staff team with daily and weekly meetings for support and training.
Please get in touch: Frank Price, vicar, 07443 337560 frankprice@stmatthews.uk
To apply please send a CV, a sermon recording and contact details for 2 referees including your current church minister/pastor/incumbent.