Trainee Pastor-Elder

CHURCH DESCRIPTION

Union was planted in 2018 to be a gospel witness among some of the world's most unreached communities in Sheffield, including international students, settled migrant communities, and refugees. Our vision is that people from the diverse and disadvantaged communities around us will find life and freedom in Christ - particularly those living in the wider Ponderosa Park area where we now meet. We are a local church seeking to grow as an intercultural community that reflects the diversity of our city.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This role is for a Trainee Elder-Pastor, with particular responsibility for teaching and overseeing small groups. Being a training role, we will actively seek to nurture your pastoral and teaching gifts.

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ROLE SUMMARY
● Serving as part of a small, collaborative leadership team
● Preaching and teaching in a range of church settings, including Sunday gatherings
● Strengthening discipleship across the life of the church, with particular focus on small groups
● Supporting the organisation and oversight of church activities, especially Sunday gatherings
● Developing pastoral ministry areas in line with gifting, experience, and the needs of the church

Required Skills

There is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a committed, practising evangelical Christian, in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. As the role is for an Elder-Pastor, the successful candidate must also meet the criteria given in our Church Handbook; whose doctrine and lifestyle are in accordance with our beliefs, doctrinal distinctives and ethical statements.

The opportunity at Union Church is to develop your gifts in the context of a church serving a wonderfully culturally diverse neighbourhood. We'd be keen to receive your application if you have the life experience, skills and God-given passion to serve this kind of community.

We are looking for someone who:
● meets the biblical standards for Elders
● evidences their love for Christ in their love for others; regardless of age or background
● has a clarity about the gospel; and an integrity in living in daily repentance and faith
● has wisdom to know what is of first importance and the limits of their own knowledge
● has a proven ability to teach the Bible; so people are equipped to understand it for themselves and called to a life of love and obedience
● can build rapport with a wide range of people, being approachable and wise in how they relate
● has experience of leading others in a local church, so people grow in love, character and skills
● can work independently, as part of a team
● is willing to live near to the Ponderosa Park area, or in a similar culturally diverse area of the city

As a first step, we invite you to email us at [email protected] so we can answer your questions, and arrange an initial phone call. We can then explain the 'next steps' for applying, if you decide you want to proceed.