Mission Enabler - Mixed Ecology

New Wine; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% pension (non-contributory)

Life assurance 3x annual salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Mission Enabler – Mixed Ecology to help shape and embed a vibrant mixed ecology across the diocese. You will support clergy, lay leaders and volunteers to develop New Worshipping Communities and Fresh Expressions, with a focus on children, young people and families.

We are looking for a confident facilitator with collaborative approach, able to travel across the diocese and engage diverse church traditions in mission and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or developing Fresh Expressions, New Worshipping Communities or other pioneering ministries.
• Strong understanding of mixed ecology in parish life.
• Passion for mission, discipleship and church growth.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and equip churches to develop new expressions of church and mission.
• Help establish learning communities for experimentation and growth.
• Support churches discerning new opportunities for mission.
• Champion a culture where mixed ecology is part of diocesan life.
• Encourage churches to be more diverse, missional and connected with their communities.

Skills

Fresh Expressions

New Worshipping Communities

Pioneering ministries

Driving licence

Travel

Facilitation

Job description

The Diocese of Guildford Guildford, England, United Kingdom

43,580

47,110

Description of Job

The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced and inspiring Mission Enabler who is passionate about pioneering new ways to help shape and embed a mixed ecology of church life across the diocese.

Mixed ecology is a key priority within our diocesan vision of ‘Transforming Church, Transforming Lives’ and the Mission Enabler – Mixed Ecology will have the opportunity to help churches across the entire diocese to develop a vibrant mixed ecology were inherited church and new Christian communities flourish together.

This strategic and outward-facing role will support clergy, lay leaders and volunteers to establish New Worshipping Communities, Fresh Expressions and other diverse expressions of church life across the Diocese. A supporting focus of the role will be to enable and grow mixed ecology ministry among children, young people and families.

Key responsibilities of the Mission Enabler – Mixed Ecology will include:

• Inspire and equip churches to develop new expressions of church and mission
• Help establish learning communities that encourage experimentation, reflection and growth
• Support churches in discerning new opportunities for mission
• Champion a culture where mixed ecology becomes a natural and sustainable part of diocesan life.
• Encourage churches to become more diverse, more missional and more connected with their local communities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of leading or developing Fresh Expressions, New Worshipping Communities or other pioneering ministries
• Possesses a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges of mixed ecology within parish life
• Has a deep passion for mission, discipleship and church growth
• Is a confident facilitator with the ability to lead workshops with both large and small groups
• Can build strong relationships across a wide range of church traditions and contexts
• Has experience of ministry with children, young people and families
• Brings creativity, strategic thinking and a collaborative approach
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and discretion, and can handle confidential information with diplomacy and sensitivity
• Holds a full driving licence with the ability to travel around the diocese.

Above all, we are looking for someone with a passion for helping churches discern where God is already at work in their communities and confidence in encouraging others to join that mission.

Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionfor the full details of the responsibilities of the Mission Enabler – Mixed Ecology.

Benefits of the role include:

• Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
• A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.

A DBS Disclosure is required for this role.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.

We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Guildford is one of 41 diocesesthatcover the whole of England.Our diocese straddles the North Downs, from tiny rural communities to the busy commuter towns, with areas of challenging social deprivation and great affluence.The areacoverstwo-thirds of Surrey (including Egham, Banstead, Dorking and Farnham), parts of North East Hampshire (including Farnborough and Aldershot),one parish each in Sussex, and one in Greater London.

The diocese is made up of 159 parishes, with 83 church schools and several hundred social and community projects.