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posted on January 1, 2026

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aXcess: Minister to University Students in Manchester, UK

Located just steps from the University of Manchester in the bustling downtown corridor, The Giving Tree is a working café and certified barista training center. Participants who complete the program receive accredited certification. The Giving Tree functions as much more than a café—it’s a strategic hub, serving the international student community and local diaspora. They offer free English language instruction designed specifically for international students and the broader diaspora community, promoting a welcoming atmosphere and community integration. Rooted in Christian mission, the facility provides opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer, worship, Bible study, Alpha courses, and personal evangelism and discipleship. Our aim is to reach people for Jesus and integrate them into the Body of Christ. The Giving Tree is an official Envision site—any aXcess workers will collaborate closely with the local Envision team to support and enhance ongoing ministry efforts.

Position Type

  • International worker (IW)–aXcess  –Vocational Track or Clergy Track  
  • Single or couple 
  • Business development, church planting, community center, community development (urban), discipleship, education, ESL/TESOL, evangelism, refugee or immigrant ministry
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Responsibilities: 

Ministry Location Information: 

Manchester is a welcoming, affordable city that is rich in culture and history. The city blends vibrant music, museums, and festivals with leafy suburbs like Didsbury, Chorlton, or the Heatons—each ideal for families. Manchester is known as a multicultural city with a large diaspora and international student population, giving the city an eclectic feel. This ethnic mix can create tension in the city as so many cultures and values mix together. With affordable housing, strong transport links, and easy access to the countryside or travel across Europe, Manchester is both practical and inspiring for family life. At less than 8 percent evangelical Christian, Manchester is a strategic city for church planting.   

Characteristics of International Workers: 

Required Qualifications: 

Vocational Track  

Clergy (Consecration & Ordination) Track  

Both Vocational and Clergy Tracks 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Language Expectations: 

Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others. 

Although you will find many languages spoken in Manchester, Alliance ministry will be conducted in English.   

Health Considerations: 

Manchester has a high standard of medical care with local hospitals and clinics available right in the city.     

Expectations for Spouse: 

Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc. 

If a couple is called to serve in Manchester, both spouses will be welcomed to serve at The Giving Tree and other local ministry.  

Children’s Education: 

You’ll find excellent schooling—from trusted state primaries to international IB programs. Numerous local and private schools exist in Manchester, which are taught in English. Homeschooling—legally known in the UK as “elective home education” (EHE)—is fully legal across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. 

Black Forest Academy (BFA) in Kandern, Germany, is an excellent option for students in grades 9–12. BFA follows a North American curriculum, offers Advanced Placement courses, and serves a diverse international student body in a supportive residential environment.

Compensation Package

The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available.

Whole-Life Health

As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process.

Important Clarification

Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.

Questions?

Please email the IPO office at [email protected].

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