Women's Discipleship Worker & Leadership Developer

This is a new part-time position focused on three things: pastoral care for women in our congregation, discipleship of female university students and recent graduates, and intentional investment in emerging female leaders. We're looking for a woman with a mature Christian faith, a heart for discipling others and proven experience in pastoral care or mentoring.

Redeemer is a church in Northwest Leeds (affiliated to the FIEC) that exists to glorify Jesus and grow in love and trust of him. We're rooted in God's word, dependent on the Holy Spirit and committed to living out the Christian life together as a community transformed by the gospel. Our Sunday congregation of around 180 spans the generations and includes a vibrant mix of students, young professionals and families alongside others - with around a quarter of our church family aged under 16.

Based near several Leeds universities in youthful, diverse Headingley, we're passionate about seeing students and young adults encounter Jesus, while also nurturing inter-generational community for all. We gather on Sundays for worship and throughout the week in City Groups, supporting and encouraging one another as we seek to make Jesus known in Leeds.

We are committed to teaching God's word faithfully and seek to depend on the Spirit's power in all we do. We want thoughtful theological formation and warm-hearted pastoral care for our members.
 

Required Skills

This is a relational role - built around one-to-ones, small group mentoring, and patient, prayerful presence in the lives of women in our church. The role reports directly to our Lead Pastor, with close collaboration with our elders and staff team.

It is essential that you have previous experience in pastoral care or mentoring women and strong relational and listening skills; a heart for discipling and investing in the next generation; and
alignment with Redeemer's theological convictions and vision - endorsing the FIEC Doctrinal Basis and Ethos Statements.

You don't necessarily need previous church leadership experience or formal theological qualifications, though we'd love it if you have them.

If you're interested in applying for this role, please email [email protected]