Live. Serve. Grow.
Affordable Christian flatting for university students and young adults in Christchurch. Live in intentional community at Kendal House, while serving in part-time church and ministry jobs available right next door at St Timothy's.
Somewhere to live.
Somewhere to serve.
In early 2027, the Anglican Parish of Burnside-Harewood is opening the door on a new way for young adults to belong: Kendal House, a shared home for intentional Christian living, sitting alongside a handful of part-time paid ministry roles at St Timothy's. Each is worth exploring on its own — but they were built to go together. Take on a ministry role and you'll be offered subsidised accommodation at Kendal House, so you can serve your community without worrying about how to afford a roof over your head.
Whether you come for the accommodation, the ministry experience, or both, you'll find a supportive, faith‑filled household alongside a church family who wants to see you flourish. Kendal House is designed to give students and young adults a stable, encouraging base where life, study, and ministry can grow together.
We currently have four paid ministry roles which are open to anyone — you don't need to live at Kendal House to apply. But for anyone hunting for a flat and real, hands‑on ministry experience, this is about as good as it gets. It's a rare blend of affordable living, meaningful service, and genuine community.
Kendal House is more than a place to stay — it's a rhythm of shared meals, prayer, laughter, and growth. Residents learn how to live well with others, practise everyday discipleship, and contribute to the life of the parish. It's a home where friendships deepen, faith matures, and people discover the joy of serving Christ together.
Two ways in. One community.
Have a look through whichever door speaks to you first — you can always read about the other from here.
Christian Student Accommodation
Affordable Christian flatting for university students and young adults in Christchurch. A supportive flat with housemates who share your faith, located in Burnside with convenient bus links to the University of Canterbury (UC) and Laidlaw College.
Discover Kendal House
Part-Time Ministry Roles
Part-time church and ministry jobs available in Christchurch — leading youth, walking alongside intermediate-age students, and supporting our children's ministry. Real responsibility, mentoring, and income, with subsidised accommodation at Kendal House on offer.
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Start Date from January 2027
Applications open now
Apply for a ministry role
Get in touch to apply for a role and/or accommodation. Roles include youth ministry, intermediate ministry, or children's support work at St Timothy's. All roles are paid part-time, and open to anyone with a heart to serve.
Move into Kendal House
Ministry team members are offered subsidised accommodation at Kendal House, taking the pressure off finding and paying for a flat while you're studying or starting out. Taking part in Kendal House is optional.
Live, serve and grow
Settle into a household that shares your faith, serve alongside a church that backs you, and grow — in ministry experience, in community, and in purpose.
Spare Rooms
As those taking ministry roles at St Tim's may not take up the Kendal House option, we may have spare rooms available. Get in contact if you would like to explore living at Kendal House.
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We'd love to hear from you.
Whether it's a place to live, a role to grow into, or both — get in touch and let's have a chat about what fits.