Making Jesus known to everyone, everywhere

The Church

All Nations Christian Centre is based in Reading. The church was planted in 1928 by George Jeffreys and soon moved into its own building in Waylen Street. It remained there for many years until in, 1989, the purchase of St. Saviours Anglican church was completed. For a number of years, the church maintained the name St. Saviours. Around fifteen years ago, the church became All Nations Christian Centre (ANCC).

The church is a multigenerational and culturally diverse Elim church with a rich heritage of gifted pastors and a heart for missions. Following the retirement of our longstanding Senior Pastor, Billy Fenning, and the appointment two years ago of Keith Jackson to the role, we are seeking an assistant/associate pastor.

The Vision

Why we are here: To make Jesus known to everyone, everywhere.

Where we are heading: To make Jesus known to everyone, everywhere, is a big vision! To achieve this we have crystallised our values. There are many, many good things we could be doing as a church, so we have sharpened our focus. Here are our four priorities for the next phase of our growth as a church:

  • Mission: Reaching out with the Good News, both home and away.
  • Discipleship: Teaching and equipping people to become more like Jesus.
  • Worship: Facilitating authentic worship where everyone is invited to encounter the presence of God.
  • Legacy: Nurturing and investing in our children, teenagers and young adults – the future church today.

The Team

The Core Team

The core team is made up of:

  • Keith Jackson, Senior Pastor.
  • Ellie Watson, Youth and Student Pastor.
  • George Dunn, Elder.
  • Alistair Kumi, Elder.

We are seeking to appoint other elders soon. The assistant/associate will join the core team.

The Staff

The church has a dedicated team of part-time staff, who meet on Tuesdays for their devotions and team meetings.

  • Debbie Schofield, Children and families work (25 hours); Debbie is on the Limitless Kids National Team.
  • Chris Foote, Technical and Finance Officer (28 hours).
  • Aaron Dolding, Worship Pastor (24 hours).
  • Esther Wise, Administrator (15 hours).

Ministry Leaders

  • Milly Bright, Newcomers and Welcoming.
  • Michael Williams, Mpower Reading (Men’s ministry).
  • Esther Wise, Aspire Reading (Women’s ministry).
  • Amanuel Andarge, Young Adults.
  • Miselo Kangwa, Stewarding.

The Person

The incumbent would need to be able to work within a team environment but also use their own initiative in their areas of responsibility. We are open to either a man or woman in this role, an MIT or ordained individual. We are seeking a person who has a calling to be a pastor and can serve the church’s vision. The person should have a strong pastoral gifting as well as the ability to preach. Depending on experience, there will be an opportunity to develop in these areas under the guidance of the Senior Pastor. 

  • Ability to get along with different people, cultures and a close-knit team. 
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • A can-do attitude, enthusiastic and passionate about the mission of God.
  • Computer literate; we will give support and training in the use of ChurchSuite.
  • A flexible individual; ministry is a living thing and we have to pivot and adapt along the way.
  • A driving licence is essential as well as the willingness to work unsociable hours. 

The Role

  • Assisting the Senior Pastor in the delivery of the church vision.
  • The care, visitation and support to the church partners, especially the elderly.
  • Overseeing the development of the Growth Group Network and the materials used by them.
  • Preaching and teaching on Sundays regularly following the themes agreed with the core team.
  • Producing a Thought for the Week video on a rotational basis.
  • Deputising for the Senior Pastor where required.
  • Assisting at Warm Welcome and building friendships with our community.
  • Planning and overseeing the annual Family Fun Day (last year we had 300 visitors).
  • Assisting with Easter and Christmas planning.
  • Participation in Transform Reading and TORCH*.
  • Attending Limitless Festival as a leader supporting the Youth Pastor. Ellie is the Regional Leader for Limitless Youth.
  • Mandatory attendance at ELS, Elim Leadership Summit, and participation at Regional events and breakfasts.
  • Supporting the other ministries as required.
  • Sundry duties as required.

*Transform Reading is a group that has been meeting weekly for over 28 years for prayer and mission. Various events and initiatives are organised by them. TORCH is a town-wide church volunteering initiative. We are part of the West Reading Hub. TORCH also employ a Parish Nurse for our area and we actively support this work.

The Package

This is a salaried position based on the Elim Minimum Recommended Salary Scale. If the incumbent wishes to buy his/her own property there could be assistance with this through a shared equity arrangement. Expenses are paid on a flat, monthly rate.

To Apply

To apply for this exciting role please send a covering letter, CV and names of two referees to Keith Jackson: keith.jackson@allnationselim.org. Please include a link to a recent sermon that you have given in your current setting.

Applicants who are invited to an interview will be required to answer a short doctrinal questionnaire and prepare a presentation.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK, therefore we will not accept applications from overseas.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post-holder be a Christian and be in agreement with the Foundational Truths of the Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance.