Pioneer Minister & Parish Growth Leader

Church Times; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Times is seeking a Pioneer Minister to partner with the Diocese and local parishes to nurture relationships and opportunities around growing housing and missional activity. You will work toward an active pastoral presence and energise outreach within the community.

You will lead a team in developing relationships, supporting pastoral care for the congregation (including workers on new housing developments) and ensuring clear communication across parish activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in parish growth and development.
• Ability to lead mission and outreach collaboratively.
• Active and approachable village presence.
• Well organised with strong communication, drive and energy.

Responsibilities

• Build contacts with the Diocese, local parishes, Universal development and community leaders.
• Enable pastoral care and mission among construction workers.
• Support local parishes as housing and opportunities emerge.
• Respond to pastoral needs and emerging missional, liturgical and catechetical opportunities.

Skills

Parish growth and development

Collaborative leadership

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Church Times is seeking a Pioneer Minister to partner with the Diocese and local parishes to nurture relationships and opportunities around growing housing and missional activity. You will work toward an active pastoral presence and energise outreach within the community.

You will lead a team in developing relationships, supporting pastoral care for the congregation (including workers on new housing developments) and ensuring clear communication across parish activities.