Minister (Adult Discipleship)

Description

As part of the Adult Discipleship Team, you will lead the strategic development and oversight of new adult discipleship activities across All Souls. This role involves working collaboratively with other ministry staff. You will report to a member of the Senior Team.

As Minister, you will be expected to:

• Lead and oversee new and developing areas of adult discipleship across the church
• Provide strategic input for Life Groups and discipleship training programmes
• Develop and mentor leaders across your areas of adult discipleship ministries
• Share in the pastoral care of the church family
• Further the integration of members into the life of the All Souls Church family
• Meet for one-to-one discipleship with several members of the church family

Person Specification

Essential

• Able to handle God's word faithfully and has a proven track record in discipling and developing others
• Has experience and gifting in pastoral care and one-to-one ministry, including insight into the issues faced in full-time pastoral care work
• Theologically educated with a biblical understanding, conversant with a wide range of views, yet holds to a consistent and strong Biblical framework
  
• A committed conservative evangelical Christian in full sympathy with the aims and values of the ministry of All Souls Church, having a supreme regard for scripture and a biblical understanding of holistic mission
• A disciple wanting to know Christ more and grow in grace, obedience and Christlikeness themselves
• A demonstrated commitment to All Souls’ Vision and Values and to upholding the Code of Ethics for Those in Ministry and Senior Leadership at All Souls Church.
  
• Experienced in writing and developing discipleship curriculum, Bible study material and other resources, preferably for use in multicultural groups.

Desirable

• Has experience of welcoming and integrating new members into a large church with high congregational turnover, helping members find their place and use their gifts
• Has experience in strategic ministry planning and team leadership
• Strong IT skills
• Has experience of line managing ministry trainees or staff

Hours

This is a full-time role based on a six-day working week. Hours will be flexible, including evening and weekend work. One whole day off each week is given. Annual leave is 36 days a year plus bank holidays, to be taken at times agreed with your line manager. Staff are encouraged to make full use of days off and annual leave.

Salary and benefits

The stipend consists of £33,017.50, supplemented by a generous housing allowance (from £20,000) in accordance with the All Souls Housing Policy.

Employment Benefits

• An annual allowance for study books
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• 3 Spiritual Refreshment Days (pro rata)
• Eye care voucher
• Season ticket loan
• Staff lunch provided every Monday