New Churches Officer

THE METHODIST CHURCH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization is seeking a New Churches Officer to implement the New Places for New People strategy. This role involves establishing new communities and promoting social justice. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading churches and a passion for evangelism. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the Methodist Church's values. Benefits include generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Well-being Adviser service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading church communities.
• Ability to engage with individuals on economic margins.
• Commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.

Responsibilities

• Establish new ecclesial communities.
• Implement the New Places for New People strategy.
• Promote social justice and inclusion in ministry.

Skills

Experience in creating and leading new church communities

Passion for evangelism and social justice

Ability to work with diverse communities on the margins

Strong interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Active membership in a church affiliated with CTBI or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about connecting unaffiliated people with the Love of God?

Do you have a heart for creating new ways of doing and being church so that everyone can discover and grow in relationship with God and the Methodist Church?

New Churches Officer to join our New Churches Team within the Mission Team. This role is central to embedding the New Places for New People strategy across the Methodist Connexion, as part of our vision to equip the Methodist Church in Britain to be a growing, evangelistic, inclusive, justice-seeking church for the 21st century.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish new ecclesial communities with people unaffiliated with religious institutions or church.
• Work collaboratively to implement the New Places for New People strategy.
• Engage with individuals and communities on the economic margins.
• Promote social justice and inclusion in all aspects of ministry.
• Support and work alongside people experiencing addiction with sensitivity and care.

About You

• Proven experience in creating and leading new church communities.
• Deep passion for evangelism and social justice.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including those on the margins.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Methodist Church.
• a member in good standing of a church in association with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) or equivalent.

This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).

Join us in shaping a church that reaches out, welcomes all, and transforms lives.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Closing date: 29 January 2026

Shortlisting date: 5 February 2026

Interview (in person) date: 18 February 2026