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Children & Youth

Children and youth ministry includes anything that nurtures faith, discipleship, welfare and community in young people. Explore jobs, organisations, events and resources that support work with young people across churches, charities and Christian mission.
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Children and youth ministry is central shaping faith, community and lifelong discipleship. Whether you’re exploring roles in children’s work or youth ministry, connecting with organisations, attending training events or accessing practical resources, this page brings it all together. From mentoring and pastoral support to creative ministry, outreach and family engagement, OSCAR connects you with the latest opportunities, organisations and tools to serve effectively in children and youth-focused Christian ministry.

Explore jobs in Children & Youth

Explore the latest Christian children and youth jobs and mission opportunities all in one place.

European Christian Mission
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Cross Cultural Ministry Traineeship in Scotland

  • Glasgow
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • Full-time, 1 to 4 years

Are you a Young Adult and wondering what’s next? This could be your chance to invest a year (or more) in God’s mission, grow in your faith, and discern your future.

Kids Matter
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National Partnership Manager (Scotland)

  • England, Scotland
  • Remote
  • Salary or Allowance
  • Part-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Kids Matter’s team as National Partnership Manager (Scotland).

Kids Matter
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Culture Manager

  • United Kingdom
  • Remote
  • Salary or Allowance
  • Part-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Kids Matter’s team as Culture Manager.

Hope Filled Horizons
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Children's Worker

  • Kenya
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • Less than 3 months, 3 to 12 months, 1 to 4 years

Support children and youths with disabilities through games, assisting them in their schooling, running Bible studies and generally sharing joy.

Hope Filled Horizons
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Nurse/ Occupational and/or Physiotherapy Worker

  • Kenya
  • Location-based
  • Voluntary , Personal Support
  • Less than 3 months, 3 to 12 months

Use your medical or therapy skills to support children and youths at Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre, as well as train staff and members of the local community.

European Christian Mission
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Church Planting and Discipleship opportunities in County Mayo, Ireland

  • Ireland
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • Full-time, 1 to 4 years, Permanent

Full- or part-time workers required to help develop a church plant in Claremorris. The role may include children's/youth work, music, preaching, discipleship and evangelism.

European Christian Mission
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Short-term Experience in Kosovo

  • Kosovo
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support , Voluntary
  • Less than 3 months, 3 to 12 months

A short term missionary experience with mentoring and close supervision is available in Kamenica, Kosovo.

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Outdoor Instructor, Nethy Bridge

  • Strathspey
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance
  • Full-time, Permanent

Serve God through great hospitality and exciting outdoor adventure as part of a vibrant and friendly team. All surrounded by stunning Scottish countryside.

Hope Filled Horizons
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Teacher/ Teaching Assistant

  • Manila
  • Location-based
  • Voluntary , Personal Support

Support educational programs and holistic services for marginalized and disadvantaged children and their families in slum communities in the Philippines, to see children empowered and educated to become responsible leaders in their community

Lee Abbey
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Senior Activity Instructor

  • Devon
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time

We are seeking a trained senior activity instructor to enable and encourage children and young people in outdoor and adventurous activities, like zip wire, crate stack and climbing

Lee Abbey
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Youth & Children's Activity Instructor

  • Devon
  • Location-based
  • Salary or Allowance , Voluntary
  • 1 to 4 years, Full-time

Do you have a passion for Young People, love Outdoor Activities then we would love to hear from you. We seek to enable & encourage Children & Young People in their walk with Jesus

Mission Africa
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Youth Disciple Maker

  • Jos
  • Location-based
  • Personal Support
  • 3 to 12 months, 1 to 4 years, Full-time

60% of Africa’s population are under 18 and account for a quarter of the world’s children and youth! This is an opportunity for an individual or couple to partner with local churches and ministries to encourage and develop discipleship.

Explore organisations in Children & Youth

Find Christian organisations involved in children’s work, youth ministry, mentoring, discipleship and family support.

Kids Matter
New Organisation

Kids Matter

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Walk Through the Bible
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Walk Through the Bible

Walk Through the Bible delivers engaging and memorable Bible overviews throughout the British Isles that help adults in churches and children in schools see their Bibles in a fresh way. Want to host an event or train with our volunteer team? Get in touch!

Hope Community Church St. Ives
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Hope Community Church St. Ives

Hope Community Church St. Ives is a small but vibrant congregation committed to faithfully teaching and living out God’s Word.

The Branch Trust
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The Branch Trust

The Branch is a community hub. We serve communities across Chipping Norton and surrounding villages, with a particular focus on the most deprived, reaching out to serve & share hope in innovative ways, running our own programmes & partnering with others.

Cotswold Chaplaincy Mission
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Cotswold Chaplaincy Mission

The churches of the North Cotswolds Deanery and our Ecumenical Partners are committed to the flourishing of the young people who live in our area and to support their wellbeing we are recruiting a school chaplain

MPCN Women And Youths Empowerment
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MPCN Women And Youths Empowerment

MPCN Women and Youths Empowerment is a beacon of hope and transformation committed to uplifting the lives of women and youth across Africa, through skill aquisition programmes, academic scholarship, and traders grant.

St Luke's Church, Cheltenham
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St Luke's Church, Cheltenham

St Luke's is an Anglican Church in the centre of Cheltenham, with a warm and welcoming congregation. We are eager to engage with our local community and share the gospel of Jesus.

Cazoom Maths
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Cazoom Maths

Our maths worksheets for kids cover the UK secondary school curriculum, and provide the perfect opportunity for children to put their pencils to paper and have fun with these maths worksheets.

TrinityLearning
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TrinityLearning

TrinityLearning works with volunteers to improve the quality of life, particularly relating to wellbeing and mental health, in 23 school communities in the Abingdon area.

Sierra Therapy
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Sierra Therapy

Professional Counselling and Debriefing services for adults and young people (13+) involved in Mission and Ministry. Fully Bilingual in Spanish and English, I work online or from my offices in Gloucester and Cheltenham. For Debriefing please get in touch.

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Redditch Mission Area

To aid the churches of Greater Redditch to live out the Worcester Diocesan Vision to grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire and Dudley through churches that are growing in health and sustainability.

Parish of Penrith (St Andrew's and Christ Church)
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Parish of Penrith (St Andrew's and Christ Church)

The Parish of Penrith (St Andrew's and Christ Church) is a worshipping, active Christian community, and is part of Churches Together in Penrith.

Explore events in Children & Youth

Discover Christian events, training and workshops focused on children’s ministry, youth work and discipleship.

Abernethy Outdoor Centre
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Adventure Unlimited (camp for 10-13 years)

  • 25 Jul 2026 to 01 Aug 2026
  • Venue: Nethy Bridge, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed
Summer Camps for 9-17 yr olds
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Summer Camps for 9-17 yr olds

  • 26 Jul 2026 to 09 Aug 2026
  • Venue: Cromer, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed
Rekonnect Teens Camp, Derbyshire
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Rekonnect Kids Camp, Derbyshire

  • 27 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
  • Venue: Ashbourne, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed
Rekonnect Teens Camp, Derbyshire
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Rekonnect Teens Camp, Derbyshire

  • 27 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
  • Venue: Hope Valley, UK
  • Cost: Fee/Ticketed

Explore resources in Children & Youth

Access useful resources to support children’s ministry, youth work, mentoring and discipleship within Christian organisations.

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TCK Hub

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A growing directory of Third Culture Kid resources — for TCKs, parents, adult TCKs, and the professionals who support them.

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PiE Youth Financial Literacy Courses

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Give children the chance to explore finance and coding through our engaging, self-paced courses. With minimal supervision required, they'll enjoy learning at their own speed while building creativity, problem-solving skills, and life long financial w...

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New Sight Mission Resources Page

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This webpage has a range of short blog posts full of practical advice about preparing, packing and homeschooling, all written by a mission family living and serving in rural Africa.

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Online piano lessons

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I teach live, one-on-one piano lessons via video call to missionary families around the world. Lessons are for all ages and skill levels, and I offer 25% off as a way to support your ministry. I hope this can bless your family as you serve.

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Bible Coloring Pages

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Free bible coloring pages in 42 languages

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Christian School and Homeschool Resources

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A list of all sorts of things useful for Christian schools or those who homeschool.

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Frontier Missions Kids

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A four-lesson children's curriculum.

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Brinkman Adventures

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What happens when you take the wacky adventures of a fictional American family and mix them with exciting true stories of heroes from around the globe? You get a captivating audio drama series called Brinkman Adventures! Powerful stories from the l...

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One Mission Kids

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A range of mission related resources aimed at children to help them grow a heart for mission.

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Discovery Camps

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An international MK camp for young people between 13 and 19 years of age. The camp will include activities to process identity through dialogue and interactive teamwork, building interpersonal skills, art therapy, treks, games, rock wall climbing, lo...

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Lovewise Online

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A Christian website for young people aged 13+ with Biblical teaching on relationships, marriage, sex and wise living.

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MIssionaryCare.com: TCKs

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A number of resources that may be helpful to you if you raise / minister to "Third Culture Kids."