Pastor

The vision of Trinity West Church is to be a flourishing community, proclaiming hope in Jesus, from Shepherds Bush in West London. 

In order to grow towards this vision, we are seeking to appoint an additional Pastor who will develop and support the ministry operations of the church, alongside the Lead Pastor.

This is a strategic role, blending pastoral and operational responsibilities. 

In this role you will:

Serve on the elder team in pastoral duties including:

• Pastoral care and discipleship
• Preaching (around 12 Sunday mornings per year)
• Leading Sunday worship and other events

Develop new and existing ministries alongside the Lead Pastor and oversee their operation

Equip, train and support members to serve the Gospel in the church and community

Lead the operations of the church, working with the church treasurer, admin assistant and ministry teams to ensure the church is sound operationally and financially, and compliant with regulation (including HR, risk management, health and safety, data protection).

Manage volunteers and staff and pastorally care for them in their ministry operations so that they flourish.

Required Skills

You will be able to evidence both pastoral and administrative skills, including:

• preaching and teaching the Bible and engaging in theological discussion- giving biblical counsel and pastoral care
• supervising, motivating and managing volunteers
• organising skills, such as maintaining proper records and responding flexibly to changes at short notice
• budgeting and financial management

Character traits

• Christlike love for church members and a desire to see them flourish in the Gospel
• reputation for integrity, humility, diplomacy, servant heartedness, teachability and commitment
• desire to grow as a disciple of Christ, committed to God's word and in prayerful dependence on Him
• enthusiasm to work in the pastoral and staff teams, and in gospel relationships outside the church
• self-starter and committed to see projects through to the end

Required Qualifications

(Both full-time and trainee pastors will be considered)

It is essential that you:

• are biblically qualified to lead, including the requirements in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus
• have testimonials regarding Christian character and doctrine
• are willing to uphold the church's constitution, statement of faith and doctrinal distinctives laid out in the Articles of Association
• have formal theological education or equivalent experience