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Church Planter
| Posting date: | 04 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,887 to £49,361 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Our roles are self-funded and all applicants are required to meet a fundraising goal before beginning their role. Starting salary is dependent on experience. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2025 |
| Location: | Scotland, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Niddrie Community Church |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CPDEC24 |
Summary
Job Title: Church Planter
Niddrie Community Church, based in Edinburgh, works in collaboration with 20schemesLtd. to recruit missionaries to live and serve in the schemes of Scotland. Church Planters will commit to serve long-term and plant gospel-preaching churches.
Location: Applicants may be required to work at existing church plants in Glasgow, West of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tranent, Dundee, Inverness, Orkney or any new locations established in Scotland.
To apply please ask for an application form by emailing apply@20schemes.com.
CVs submitted without a form cannot be considered as an application.
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Job Description
Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to live in the community and be a member of the church at which you will be placed.
Occupational Requirement
An occupational requirement applies in terms of the Equality Act (part 1, schedule 9). This post requires the occupant to have a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and to believe that the Bible is fully trustworthy, in all that it affirms, and the highest authority for faith and life in keeping with this statement of faith. These principles require to be applied alongside the professional skills required in this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Preaching, teaching, and leading worship
• Develop a strategy for a church plant ministry, recruit and lead a team.
• Pastorally care for, support and counsel individuals within the church, team, and community
• Recruit, train and co-ordinate work of church/plant teams.
• Disciple believers and support discipleship relationships
• Establish new and maintain existing community contacts.
• Conduct research to determine the needs of the community.
• Oversee community events and outreach.
• Develop local and international partners for financial and prayer support.
• Leading marriages, funerals, and other special services where qualified.
Desired Experience/Qualifications
• Master of Divinity, BA Theology and/or pastoral experience
• Experience working within a ministry context.
• Experience working with people from complex backgrounds.
Salary
Fundraising is required for this position and a fundraising goal met before start.
Salary range is £35,887 – £49,361, dependent on experience.
Safeguarding
This role may involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Niddrie Community Church is committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to vetting and disclosure checks.
Niddrie Community Church, based in Edinburgh, works in collaboration with 20schemesLtd. to recruit missionaries to live and serve in the schemes of Scotland. Church Planters will commit to serve long-term and plant gospel-preaching churches.
Location: Applicants may be required to work at existing church plants in Glasgow, West of Scotland, Edinburgh, Tranent, Dundee, Inverness, Orkney or any new locations established in Scotland.
To apply please ask for an application form by emailing apply@20schemes.com.
CVs submitted without a form cannot be considered as an application.
___________________________________________________________________________
Job Description
Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to live in the community and be a member of the church at which you will be placed.
Occupational Requirement
An occupational requirement applies in terms of the Equality Act (part 1, schedule 9). This post requires the occupant to have a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and to believe that the Bible is fully trustworthy, in all that it affirms, and the highest authority for faith and life in keeping with this statement of faith. These principles require to be applied alongside the professional skills required in this role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Preaching, teaching, and leading worship
• Develop a strategy for a church plant ministry, recruit and lead a team.
• Pastorally care for, support and counsel individuals within the church, team, and community
• Recruit, train and co-ordinate work of church/plant teams.
• Disciple believers and support discipleship relationships
• Establish new and maintain existing community contacts.
• Conduct research to determine the needs of the community.
• Oversee community events and outreach.
• Develop local and international partners for financial and prayer support.
• Leading marriages, funerals, and other special services where qualified.
Desired Experience/Qualifications
• Master of Divinity, BA Theology and/or pastoral experience
• Experience working within a ministry context.
• Experience working with people from complex backgrounds.
Salary
Fundraising is required for this position and a fundraising goal met before start.
Salary range is £35,887 – £49,361, dependent on experience.
Safeguarding
This role may involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Niddrie Community Church is committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to vetting and disclosure checks.