Come and play a key part in Church of England Birmingham’s Church Planting and Revitalisation Strategy over the next decade. Church of England Birmingham is on a journey of growing churches at the heart of every community. In the last few years we have developed a strong track record in revitalising parishes and planting thriving new churches and congregations, beginning with Gas Street back in 2016. This activity is a key part of our strategy to increase the number of disciples across Church of England Birmingham.
To accelerate this work we are recruiting a Church Planting Project Lead who will work closely with the Director of Mission Support to inspire, initiate, develop and implement Mission Designs for up to 40 new Church Plants or Revitalisations over the next decade through Church Commissioner funded activity.
We are looking for an inspiring, missionally-minded, strategic individual who believes in church planting as a way of welcoming people into the family of God. They will be respectful and appreciative of the breadth of traditions, theological convictions, demographics and ethnicities within Church of England Birmingham and their excellent people skills will enable them to draw different groups together in seeing new congregations established. They will be committed to growing churches that reflect and embrace this rich diversity.
The successful candidate will be part of the Mission Support Team and benefit from the gifts, experience and insights of their colleagues.
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian who will play a full part in the prayer culture within the team, bringing leadership that enables others to join them in praying for the flourishing of these new Christian communities.
To see the full role description and to apply, please click here. If you would like an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact Andy Winmill, Director of Mission Support via email: andy.winmill@cofebirmingham.com
Closing date for applications: 31st October 2024
Interviews to be held on: 11th November 2024
The Church of England Birmingham is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where all can be themselves and bring their unique identity to their ministry and/or work.
We welcome applications from any individuals who feel that they meet the person specification for any post, in particular from those who are currently under-represented in our staff teams such as those from Global Majority Heritage or UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds, those with visible or invisible disabilities and those who identify as LGBTQI+.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and other services to our staff teams.
The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.