Church of Christ the King Eastington
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Job Description
Job Title: Pastor or Minister
Place of Work: Eastington, Alkerton, Eastington, Gloucester, GL10 3AA
Duration of appointment: The appointment will commence as soon as is pracicable. Funding is available for at least 3 years assuming this post is a paid position.
Hours of work: 40 hours (average) per week if full time
Background to post
The Church of Christ the King Eastington
is a new independant evangelical church which is very active and has
considerable outreach in the area. There is contact with families children and young
people.
More information can be found at www.coctke.org.uk.
Accountability
The Pastor/Minister will be employed by the church and will be under the authority of the Church Trustees.
Purpose and Objectives
To work in partnership with the Trustees and church community to build on existing work at the church and to set up, develop and carry out initiatives which bring adults, children, young people and families to a faith in, and knowledge of, Christ.
Main Responsibilities
To be a key leader within the church working with the Trustees.
To organise and participate in regular church activities including regular preaching appointments.
To, after prayer and seeking the leading of the Holy Spirit, develop a positive, evangelistic outreach to the wider community in the area.
To enable and encourage the spiritual development of those within, or associated with, the church.
To forge and maintain links with churches and other Christian groups, with the aim of participating in relevant initiatives and joint ventures/activities in the wider area.
To attend relevant Trustee Management meetings and provide information, ideas and feedback as well as participate in the ongoing development of the church.
To keep adequate records of the use of time, of contacts and of work undertaken.
To evaluate and review initiatives set up and activities undertaken, and change where necessary the action and focus of work, after discussion with, and agreement from, the trustees.
Terms and conditions
The salary will be c.£ [depends on type/level of input] per annum.
Normal working pattern: [x] hours per week; flexible, including some weekend and evening work.
At least one day free of responsibilities each week.
Opportunities for study and for training.
Pension scheme available.(if applicabe) in line with Government requirements
The successful applicant will provide their own accommodation.
All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed subject to prior approval.
5.6 weeks [pro-rata hours based on hours] statutory annual leave entitlement per year, including Bank Holidays.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.
Management
Management will be provided by the Trustees. The responsibilities of the Trustees will be to:
Be familiar with the work of the Pastor/Minister.
Work with the Pastor/Minister to encourage the church to respond to new challenges and opportunities in mission.
Determine priorities for the work.
Seek to support the Pastor/Minister through training and other personal development initiatives.
Ensure good communications between all the ‘stakeholders’ (groups and networks) involved.
Monitor and evaluate progress with the Pastor/Minister on a regular basis (meetings will take place at least fortnightly during the probationary period and not less than quarterly thereafter).
Act as a “sounding board” to the Pastor/Minister.
Ensure that the Pastor/Minister receives suitable pastoral support.
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