Lead Pastor

The King's Church (SCIO); Motherwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused church is seeking a Lead Pastor to guide its vibrant congregation. This role requires a passionate leader with a strong Christian faith and several years of experience in ministry. The Lead Pastor will work collaboratively with the church's leadership to fulfill its mission of fostering a loving community. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of church members and the surrounding community. If you are dedicated to serving others and have a heart for ministry, this opportunity might be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in church ministry or similar leadership role.
• Strong visionary leadership and passion for community service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church in partnership with leadership and operations teams.
• Implement the vision of building a community of lifelong apprentices.

Skills

Visionary Leadership

Passion for Ministry

Teamwork

Community Engagement

Education

Experience in Church Ministry

Active Christian Faith

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Disability

Equality & Law

Health

Housing & Homelessness

Learning

Local

Local Infrastructure Organisation

Older People

Other

Social Care

Youth

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• Salary depending on experience. 37.5 hours per week

Role

The King’s Church SCIO (The King’s Church, Motherwell), is an independent charismatic church, established in the Lanarkshire area for nearly 40 years.

Over this time we have grown into the multi-racial, multi-generational church that we are today, which encourages people from all backgrounds to come together to Love God and to Love people, underpinned by our values of Truth, Unity, Compassion and Honour. We believe in the sacraments of believer’s baptism and communion.

We are looking to appoint a new Lead Pastor who has a love for God, a passion for ministry and a heart for humbly serving others. They will help lead The King’s Church, in a manner sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with the wider leadership and operations teams, in the ongoing implementation of our vision of “Building a Community of Lifelong Apprentices of Jesus”.

Our leadership is based on teamwork, with responsibility for the spiritual well-being of the church resting with our Overseers Team. The Trustees manage the legal and financial aspects of the church. These teams work together to provide the overall leadership of the church. Similarly, other areas of the church are based on a team approach, allowing us to use our God-given gifts and talents in a collaborative way.

The candidate should be a passionate follower of Jesus, who wants to make a real difference in the lives of The King’s Church family and in the local community.

This post is for a person with an active Christian faith, several years’ experience in church ministry or a similar leadership role, strong visionary leadership, and a passion to see people of all ages live for Jesus.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information regarding the key responsibilities of the role.

We recognise that no applicant will be able to fully meet the key roles and responsibilities outlined in the Job Description! In the completion of your application, as well as highlighting your strengths and experience you will have the opportunity to share areas requiring further personal development.

Application notes

If you are interested in the role or have any questions about life at The King’s Church, we’d be happy to speak with you. Please contact [e-mail]

Completed applications (CV not required) should be returned to [e-mail] no later than Monday 26th May 2025, 12noon.

Job Summary:

The Director is the key management leader for Interfaith Scotland and is responsible for the strategic development of its vision and purposes.

Vision: To work together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland.

Purposes:

1. To provide a forum for faith communities in Scotland to dialogue with one another on matters of religious, national and civic importance.
2. To provide face to face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action.
3. To promote educational activities in connection with interfaith relations.
4. To encourage civic engagement by religious communities in Scotland.
5. To support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as a protected characteristic.