Lead Pastor

Co-Mission LDN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing church community in Greater London seeks a Lead Pastor to guide its development and ministry. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and preaching skills, with a heart for a diverse congregation. Responsibilities include managing a team, casting a vision, and overseeing ministries that equip the church. This role offers a fully funded manse and stipend, with applications open until February 16, 2026.

Benefits

Fully funded Manse

Stipend

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastor is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities are required.
• Preaching and teaching skills must be strong.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church family towards a vibrant future.
• Manage and grow the church staff team.
• Oversee the development of ministries for the church community.

Skills

Maturity in ministry from previous experience as a pastor

Clear leadership gifts and ability to cast vision

Strong expository preaching and teaching gift

Pastoral heart with love for people of all nations

Ability to develop and oversee ministries

Job description

Streatham Central Church was planted in 2014. Twelve years on, in summer 2026, our founding pastor Alex Lyell will be leaving to go full time on a ministry he has pioneered called Sanctifi. So we are looking to appoint a new Lead Pastor to lead the church family into the next decade. The church has grown from 20 adults into a diverse community of around 80 adults and 30 children & youth. We are committed to expository preaching and biblical depth in every aspect of church life as well as being consciously continuationist.

We are seeking a Lead Pastor to serve alongside our existing associate pastor, eldership team, trustees and administrator. The man we are looking for will have:

Responsibilities

• Maturity in ministry from previous experience as a pastor.
• Clear leadership gifts and ability to cast vision for the future of the church.
• Capability to manage and grow a church staff team as the role develops.
• A strong expository preaching and teaching gift and ability to train others for biblical ministry.
• Joy in navigating beautiful tensions for God’s glory in the church, such as deep unity amidst growing diversity, and deep engagement with both Word and Spirit.
• A pastoral heart with love for people of all nations and backgrounds – attentive to the care and discipleship needs across a diverse body.
• Passion and gifting to develop, structure and oversee ministries that equip the church to minister to one another and make disciples of all nations, thinking both strategically and practically.

Whilst we have a full draft Job Description we expect the successful candidate to mould this further with us. For the job description and to apply or enquire please email [e-mail]

Location and Closing Date

Location: Streatham, London, SW16
Salary: Fully funded Manse & Stipend (Salary)
Closing Date: 16th February 2026