MINISTER/PASTOR

NEW VINE LIMITED; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Baptist Pension scheme

Job summary

Newcastle Baptist Church (Staffordshire) is seeking a full-time minister to lead a lively, multi-cultural fellowship of about 200 people. The role requires strong preaching, a pastoral heart, and the vision to grow church life and witness.

The post involves leading a ministry team, encouraging involvement, and strengthening links with local communities. A non-BU accredited minister may need approved training. Salary ranges £39,444 to £47,332 with Baptist Pension contributions.

Qualifications

• The ideal minister will have strong preaching skills and a pastoral heart.
• Good communication skills and the ability to organise and lead.
• A sense of humour and confidence to encourage others to participate.

Responsibilities

• Lead our 200-strong fellowship into the next stage of church life and witness.
• Equip and mentor volunteers and staff, fostering cross-cultural friendships.

Skills

Preaching

Pastoral care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Could you lead our lively, all-age, multi-cultural fellowship and equip us further for outreach and service?

Newcastle Baptist Church (Staffordshire) is a welcoming, Bible-based church seeking a culturally-sensitive minister with strong preaching skills and a pastoral heart, to lead our 200-strong fellowship into the next stage of church life and witness.

Our ideal minister will have good communication skills, organisational abilities, a sense of humour and the confidence to actively encourage others to play their part. He or she will help us to grow as followers of Jesus, strengthen our cross-cultural friendships and help us build our links with the many local people who use our premises each week as well as those we meet at work and play.

You will join a committed ministry team comprising a full-time Ministry Assistant who leads our thriving youth and children's work, a part-time Children's Worker and a part-time Pastoral Worker.

The post is full-time. We offer a salary in the range of £39,444 to £47,332 and we contribute towards the Baptist Pension scheme. A non-BU accredited minister will be asked to complete approved training which can be undertaken alongside ministry.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a committed Christian under the Equality Act 2010. Please note that we are not able to sponsor visas so applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

To find out more about who we are and if the Lord could be guiding you to join us, please read our full church profile at www.newcastlebaptist.org.uk/vacancy. Our website is www.newcastlebaptist.org.uk and our YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/newcastlebaptistchurch.