Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (part-time/job share considered)
Closing date: 30th September 2026

Help shape the next generation of disciples in Salisbury

Are you passionate about helping people grow as disciples of Jesus and inspiring young people to follow Christ?

Salisbury Baptist Church (SBC) is a welcoming, evangelical Baptist Church in the heart of the beautiful Cathedral City of Salisbury. We're passionate about helping people of all ages know Jesus, grow as disciples and serve our community. We seek to be 'Christ in the Community' through worship, discipleship, outreach and practical service, creating an accessible church where people of every age and background can belong and flourish.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Associate Pastor with a focus on youth.  Working alongside our Senior Pastor, you'll help shape the spiritual life of the Church through preaching, teaching, pastoral care and leadership, while giving particular focus to developing and growing ministry amongst young people. You will build relationships with young people, families, schools, and the wider community. Recruit, encourage and develop volunteers and ministry teams. Finally, you will contribute to the wider vision, mission, and leadership of the church.

We're looking for someone who:

·       Has a vibrant Christian faith and a clear sense of calling.

·       Supports SBC's evangelical Baptist identity.

·       Values teaching, encouraging and developing others.

·       Has experience of Church leadership or ministry.

·       Has a heart for young people and discipleship.

·       Works collaboratively and enjoys building teams and relationships.

We recognise that God gifts people differently, so aspects of the role can be shaped around the successful candidate's strengths and experience.

If you have any questions or would like to apply for this post, please email [email protected].

If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you. For full details of the job role, please click here to see the Job Description document.  To find out more about SBC please visit our website https://www.salisburybaptist.com/

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.