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Celebrating the Faith of Our Remarkable Queen in Her Platinum Jubilee Year To mark the queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Good Book Company is publishing an inspiring children’s biography for 4-7-year-olds. It highlights key moments from the queen’s remarkable life as well as the many public comments she has made about her Christian faith. It is perfect for outreach and to disciple young believers. We are offering an amazing ministry deal so that you can buy in bulk and give away copies to a whole school class or Sunday-school group, or at school assemblies
and events marking the queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Get 30 copies for just £60 (including UK postage). That’s just £2 per copy—a 70% discount! Wouldn’t it be great if children up and down the land gained an appreciation of Britain’s longest reigning monarch and her Christian-faith? Order by 31st March 2022 to secure your copies while stocks last. Delivery early May.
Ministry Apprentice
Starting August 2022 - 2 year position. Cornerstone Community Church is an evangelical church located in Stirling. Central to Cornerstone’s vision are ‘Mission and Maturity’. We are seeking the right candidates to join our team as Ministry Apprentices, to begin in August 2022. Alongside church based experience there is formal training provided by Cornhill Scotland, 2 days per week. Key elements of training include: - Theological training - Ministry and leadership experience - Facilitating ministry through practical service We are looking for committed Christians, male and female, who: · are passionate about evangelism; · are committed to the authority of the Bible and the biblical gospel; · have an eagerness to learn and serve and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks around the church.
For more information/to request an application form email: lynne@cornerstonestirling.org
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Assistant Pastor Cornerstone Community Church is an evangelical church located in Stirling. Central to Cornerstone’s vision are ‘Mission and Maturity’. The Assistant Pastor will work alongside the Pastor sharing in the preaching/teaching and pastoral responsibilities as well as training/ supporting current ministries and helping develop new ones. This is an exciting opportunity for a man with a heart for the gospel and an enthusiasm for mission and discipleship. Theological training (and/or equivalent in ministry experience) is essential but we will consider someone who is currently undertaking or willing to undertake their training. A full job description is available along with an application form. email: lynne@cornerstonestirling.org Closing date 28th March Start date: circa August 2022, initial 23 month contract There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010) that the Ministries Assistant be a Christian and male.
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Gap Year Team Leaders Join the UK’s fastest-growing international publisher of Bible-based Christian resources and books.
Warehouse Operative / Picker / Packer £18-£25k, 35-40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri We are looking to recruit a full-time warehouse operative to our dynamic team based in our offices in Epsom, Surrey. If you have some retail or industrial experience, a good work ethic, and great communication skills, and are excited about our vision and values, we would encourage you to get in touch.
Could you lead a Crosslinks gap year team in 2023? Team leaders play an important role in discipling the young adults who take part and helping them to grow in Christ. They look after the team practically and pastorally, and get involved in frontline cross-cultural mission.
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Teams run from January to May 2023 and go to various places in Africa. To find out more go to crosslinks.org/gap-year-teamleaders or contact Jaki: jnorth@crosslinks.org
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to Tom Beard at tom.beard@thegoodbook.co.uk
Aged 17 or 18 and interested in going as a team member? Go to crosslinks.org/gap-year-teams
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Ministry Assistant Help us to introduce the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of our local community. We are a warm-hearted, Christ-centred, Bibleteaching church, near the centre of a vibrant and historic city. Join a team in which you will have an opportunity to gain experience of Word ministry, to support a range of ministries, and to undertake Bible training. Generous salary and training provision; post subject to enhanced DBS
Closing date Friday 18th March – to commence 1st September 2022 A Job Description and Application Form can be found on our website under “Vacancies”: www.trinitynorwich.org Contact the Rector for an informal conversation: Richard.james@trinitynorwich.org Or contact: info@trinitynorwich.org
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Woodlands exists to help people become devoted followers of Jesus Christ
Ministry Trainees for 2022/23 Do you want ‘hands-on’ experience of Christian ministry in a vibrant local church setting? Do you want to explore God’s gifting and direction for your life in a focused way? Are you prepared to work hard for the sake of His kingdom? Then perhaps the living God is asking you to join us! We are an independent evangelical church based in one of the large suburbs of Derby. We are looking for Ministry Trainees to join us from September 2022. This would initially be for one year. Trainees’ time is divided into 3 specific areas: • formal ministry training, including attendance at the East Midlands Ministry Training Course in Nottingham one day per week • ‘hands-on’ ministry experience amongst children, young people, students and adults • practical duties in the life and work of the church. Applicants will be evangelical Christians with a passionate love for Jesus. They will have a keen desire to serve in a local church, to grow in their experience and understanding of Christian ministry and, ultimately, to glorify God in all they do.
‘My trainee year at Woodlands was brilliant!’ Chris Hammersley, former Ministry Trainee For more information, please contact Warrick Martin on 01332 804714 or email warrick.martin@woodlandschurch.org.uk
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Assistant Minister Trinity Church Lancaster is a founding congregation of the Anglican Mission in England (AMiE) We are seeking to appoint a servant-hearted Assistant Minister with the convictions, character and gifting to serve the church family as we seek to grow disciple-making disciples of Jesus Christ. The succcessful candiate will: • share in the preaching and public ministry of the church. • work alongside the church in creating opportunities to reach out to the people of Lancaster. • be involved in small-group and personal discipleship. • contribute to discussions and decision making. • be happy to serve (and, as appropriate, explore future ordination to serve) an AMiE congregation. This post may suit someone who is just completing theological training or someone who has had a few years’ ministry experience. It is a full-time position, with a renumeration package in the region of £26-28K plus 8% pension contribution. For more information or to obtain an application form, please contact: Martin Soole martin@trinitychurchlancaster. org.uk. Closing date: 21st March. Interviews: early April.
Do you have a vision for student mission? We’re looking for a Communications Team Leader. Will you join our senior leadership team to help us tell stories of God at work in the student world, and produce vital training resources for students?
REDEEMER QUEEN’S PARK Children’s Worker Redeemer is a new church community being planted in the Queen’s Park community in north-west London. Redeemer is presently composed of a 25-person launch team with 9 children. Redeemer enjoys partnerships with a number of networks including Co-Mission Network and The London Project. We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time role (35 hours pw) to oversee our children’s ministry (0-11s), while building up ties with and building discipleship among young families and the primary schools in the area. The start date is negotiable and subject to coronavirus restrictions, but early January 2022 at the latest. Salary: circa £30,000.
You may come with Communications experience. But we are more interested in finding someone with the right instincts and a desire to work through others. We need someone who can energise and work with a broad range of suppliers and volunteers – eg writers, designers, editors, digital and social media coordinators, videographers – to produce the resources you think we need. In all this, we’re looking for someone with a passionate desire to build a broader team of students, staff and supporters; to deepen our engagement with them for the sake of vital mission on campuses across Ireland. And someone with a vision to multiply themselves and our media output through others rather than do it all themselves. You will be part of a strategic ministry that will impact the lives of students today, build the church, challenge our culture, reach this island, and awaken the world with the life-changing news of Christ crucified. You will need to have: » A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ » A commitment to gospel ministry and evangelism amongst students » An ability to bring change, lead people, and be a self-starter » Experience of managing suppliers and working with others to achieve your strategic goals If you think that God may be prompting you or someone you know to explore this, we’d be delighted to send you more information and an application pack. Please contact Sally by email (sally@cui.ie), phone (+44 28 9066 7672) or via the web (www.cui.ie). The closing date for receipt of all applications is 5pm on Monday 22 November 2021
Contact Thomas West for an informal chat or an information pack: Telephone 07932-048867 or email him at thomas@RedeemerQP.com
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MINISTRY APPRENTICE Looking for a unique opportunity to experience church-based ministry in an exciting church-planting context? Sherford Commuity Church in Plymouth are looking to appoint a Ministry Apprentice for a oneyear post starting in September 2022. What you can expect: Training in Bible handling through the Peninsula Gospel Partnership training course Experience of a range of church ministries including outreach events, evangelistic courses, small group Bible studies and 1-2-1 discipleship Opportunities to serve in practical and administrative roles Encouragement and oversight from our leadership team Accommodation and a grant towards living and training expenses Find out more about us: www.sherfordchurch.net Contact admin@sherfordchurch.net to express your interest.
The MA Programme Our Ministry Assistants Programme aims to equip and inspire the next generation of leaders. We are looking for men and women who want to serve Christ in his church or in wider society. We offer a rich and varied experience in a one or two year programme built around three core principles.
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Knowledge
Deepening your Biblical knowledge and understanding of core evangelical doctrines in order to develop a robust theological framework for gospel ministry.
Character
Growing in personal holiness and a servant heart in order to develop godliness of character, a sacrificial commitment to others and an acceptance of the cost of gospel ministry.
Pastoral Ministry, Music & Worship, Children & Youth, Comms & Media Tailored to each individual, according to gifting and experience Training provided in-house and via the Cornhill Training course (or similar) 1:1 mentoring from our experienced staff team
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Skills
Developing core ministry skills (Bible handling, teaching, evangelism, discipling individuals & groups, Biblical counselling & pastoral care etc) in order to develop leadership competencies.
Saint James Gerrards Cross & Fulmer is a growing evangelical church in a South Buckinghamshire commuter town. We are a church family of all ages & stages, passionate about proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Job opportunities at ECS Legal Secretary
Join our Employment Team
As demand for our ‘Christ-centred legal expertise’ continues to grow, we are seeking another full-time Legal Secretary.
Employment Law, Discrimination Law, Data Protection, Safeguarding...Have a passion for any of these areas? If so, we would love to hear from you, whatever your level of experience.
Based in our Market Harborough office, you will provide important support to our fee earning staff, and excellent client care through secretarial services and administrative assistance. Our quality client service relies on the excellent support of our administrative staff, and this role is therefore a vital one in our gospel mission.
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Join us at an exciting period of growth
Flexibility for full-time or part-time and home-based working.
To find out more about either of these opportunities, call us on 01858 411568, email us at info@edwardconnor.com or visit www.edwardconnor.com/vacancies info@edwardconnor.com
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Christ Church in Cambridge city-centre is looking to appoint two people to join our operations team. We are open to shaping these roles around the gifts and experience of the candidates.
Operations Manager
Buildings and Events Manager
A pivotal role in the effectiveness of the church through the
A new role to oversee the practical management of our
management of our operational and administrative
buildings and activities. Buildings management – oversight of maintenance, staff
functions. Operational planning
housing, renovation projects and practical repairs
Administrative oversight
Facilities – lettings, risk management, security, IT,
Management of office staff
catering facilities, utilities, etc.
Other duties, if experienced: human resources and
Events – coordinating logistics
events management
Host team oversight
Full-time (5 days a week) Salary:
Part-time or full-time (3 to 5 days a week)
£31,406-40,927 depending on experience For further details see:
Salary:
£31,406-40,927 depending on experience
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Closing date for applications: 5 April 2022
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. These posts carry a genuine occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.
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Chaplain’s Assistants Dean Close Foundation Contract: Fixed Term 1 year | Location: Cheltenham Chaplain’s Assistant is an exciting opportunity for gap-year students as residents within the Dean Close School. It is a varied experience and requires leading and supporting a wide range of activities within the Chaplain’s department and assisting in the boarding, community, including sporting and social events. There are opportunities to be based in either the Prep or Senior school. Starting September 2022, 42 hours per week, 33 weeks per year (term time). Shared accommodation includes meals in term time. Salary: up to £12,555 per annum (dependant on age). Reporting to School Chaplain For further information, please contact: jcash@deanclose.org.uk Closing date: 12 noon, 24 February 2022
St John’s Downshire Hill, an Anglican evangelical church in Hampstead, London NW3 seeks an assistant minister, lay or ordained, with particular focus on older teens and 20s-30s, for an initial 3-year period.
ST JOHN’S D OWNSHIR E HILL
Opportunities to experience and grow in preaching, prayer, pastoral care, evangelism, discipleship, training and leadership.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post to be occupied by an evangelical Christian man. For more information and to apply, please visit www.sjdh.org/ vacancies. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Senior Minister, Tom Watts, at tom@sjdh.org or ring 020 7099 9360.
Closing date for applications: Friday 11th March 2022
Christ Church in Cambridge city-centre is looking to appoint two full-time pastoral staff. We are open to shaping these roles around the gifts and experience of the candidates.
Associate Minister
Associate Minister (Children & Pastoral)
Preaching, leadership of evangelism and training will be
To provide pastoral care to women in their 18-30s and lead
central parts of this senior role. The successful candidate
our ministry with children and families. The successful
will be:
candidate will be:
Godly and gospel-driven – spiritually mature, prayerful,
Godly and gospel-driven driven – spiritually mature,
servant-hearted
prayerful, servant-hearted
Theologically trained with substantial experience of
Pastorally gifted - sensitively able to bring the Bible to
paid gospel ministry
bear on life’s struggles
Capable - understands the responsibility and demands
Able to engage children with the Bible and gifted in
of a senior role
training others
For further details see:
www.cccam.org.uk/jobs
Closing date for applications: 5 April 2022
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. These posts carry a genuine occupational requirement to be a practising Christian.
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Longing to see people in the Republic of Ireland know and grow in the Lord Jesus Christ? Hoping to serve the Lord long-term there? Looking for an opportunity to work as part of a church team?
ASSISTANT PASTOR
YOUTH WORKER
We would like to appoint someone with: - third level theological education - the gift of teaching God’s word - the ability to train others in word-based ministry (including apprentices) - the capacity to develop the student ministry -the desire to grow in ministry experience
The role involves: - discipling ministry, founded on prayer and bible teaching, in an atmosphere of love, respect and fun - creating and leading the designated youth programme - teaching the bible to teens - working with families and the church to make life-long disciples of Jesus Christ
Application deadline: 27th March
Application deadline: 13th March Contact Richard for more details richard@grosvenorbaptist.org
We are prayerfully seeking a full time
We are prayerfully seeking a half to full time
Youth & Families Minister
Operations Manager
to serve Christ Church Huntingdon from September 2022
to serve Christ Church Huntingdon from September 2022
The ideal candidate would be someone who… •
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is a godly Christian who is able to pastor the youth within our church and work with a small team of leaders, also to oversee our children’s work, is able to work with other local churches in outreach to local young people, is able to serve the church in other areas, eg outreach, preaching (for men), pastoral work, is someone with a joyful desire to serve the Lord who comes with some ministry experience.
Salary package appropriate to experience circa £23-30k per year. 8% Employer Pension Contribution. Ongoing part-time training will be explored as part of the role.
The ideal candidate would be someone who… • •
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is a godly Christian with a gospel heart and desire to play a full part in the life of a local church, is able to serve the vision of our church by overseeing the practical side of our church business including volunteer management, planning, website, administration, etc is able to support ministry team of our church is able to be part of our church on a Sunday.
Hours and days to be agreed (at least 20 hours, and ideally spread across the week). Salary package appropriate to experience with a range from £24-27k per year pro-rata. 8% Employer Pension Contribution.
Christ Church Huntingdon is a conservative evangelical church that exists by the grace of God! Our Vision is “to see the wonderful good news of Jesus’ rescue, which transforms, unites and equips a community, prayerfully shared with all in the Huntingdon area”. We were planted in 2018 within the Church of England diocese of Ely by a small team that came mainly from St Andrew the Great Church in Cambridge. We are around 60-90 people of many ages and backgrounds on a Sunday. For an application form (closing date 31st March), or for an informal chat on either of these two roles, contact Charlie Newcombe on 07535 501110 or revcharlienewc@gmail.com.
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2022 LIVING AND SPEAKING FOR JESUS IN EVERY AREA OF SOCIETY
The WILBERFORCE ACADEMY is a one-week residential programme for students and young professionals that will prepare you for Christ-centred, servant-hearted leadership in your community, church and workplace. “It's been a privilege to teach at the Wilberforce Academy for many years. A diverse, passionate and joyful community of Christian learners who want to apply Christ's Lordship to all of life.” DAN STRANGE WA Faculty Member
The South Central Gospel Partnership is a network of Bible-centred churches based mostly in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We are seeking a Director of Training and Director of Partnership to carry the work forward into the next decade. The Director of Training will be responsible for our thriving Ministry Training Course, based at St Ebbe’s in Oxford. They will organise the running of the course, lead each day of the course, and give various lectures. They will preferably hold a theological degree and demonstrate experience in adult training. The Director of Partnership will be responsible for developing the Gospel Partnership. They will network amongst church leaders and develop the partnership. They will seek finances, help organise events, cultivate prayer and fellowship across the Partnership, and investigate church planting opportunities in the region. We are looking to appoint one person to cover both roles on a full-time basis or two people to cover the roles separately on a part-time basis (2/3 Director of Training, 1/3 Director of Partnership). The salary will be in the region of £38-42,000 per annum for the full-time role, plus a pension contribution. A job description and an application form are available on request from mtclivestream@gmail.com. The closing date for applications will be 4 April, and we will be looking for a start date early in August.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME: 5 – 10 September 2022 Apply now at wilberforceacademy.org.uk
COST: £400 (includes accommodation, meals and teaching)
We will take up references and a DBS check in advance of the appointment. South Central Gospel Partnership is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Registered charity 1149625. Company registered in England and Wales 08163369. www.scgp.org.uk
Executive Administrator We’re seeking to recruit a highly competent team player to join the Christ Church Mayfair staff, with the aim of enabling our church to grow and flourish further under God. We are keen to make the most of applicants’ individual gifts and abilities, so there is some flex in the content of the role. This role will include: • oversight of the Church Administrator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the church. • finance management, regular finance functions and communication between the PCC, the church family and the finance team. Depending on experience, this could include overall oversight of the church’s finances, under the Treasurer. • properties and health & safety management. The successful candidate will: • be a committed Christian and a cheerful servant. • have several years of professional experience in a similar role. • be flexible and good at communication. • be fully part of the church family (attending Sunday services, prayer meetings etc).
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Terms: As we are eager to find the right candidate, there is no deadline for applications; this post could be full- or part-time with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The Executive Administrator will report to the Head of Operations & Governance (Sharon Walsh). All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of the safer recruitment process outlined by the Diocese of London. For more information contact sharon@ christchurchmayfair.org Christ Church Mayfair is an Anglican evangelical church. There is an occupational requirement for the person appointed to be a Christian and in agreement with our statement of faith found at christchurchmafyair.org/our-beliefs
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CALLING ALL MEN EVERYWHERE GROWING AS MEN OF PRAYER AND MISSION WEST
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BIBLE BY THE BEACH
A Bible-centred weekend conference for the whole family!
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The Timothy Scheme is a fully funded training opportunity for those who are discerning or already have a recognised calling to full time ministry. Specific mentoring by an experienced senior ministry team is paired with the PT Cornhill training course (F2 or Core). Come and be trained in: - Women’s Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Children’s Ministry
- Ordained Ministry
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29 APRIL - 2 MAY 2022 Eastbourne Congress Theatre Speakers include Christopher Ash Graham Beynon Linda Allcock John Stevens Helen Thorne Simon Vibert ...and others!
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Ministry Training Course for the Bath, Bristol, Chippenham & Taunton area A one-day-a-week course for those who want to understand the Bible better and be equipped to teach it to others. Includes Bible overview, study of different Biblical genres, practical ministry skills, and workshops. Ideal for ministry apprentices, preachers, youth workers, home group leaders, student workers or any Christian who has a desire to grow in their faith. Runs on a Thursday in Bath for 3 ten week terms, costing £215 per term. An optional 2nd year. The next course begins 22nd September 2022. Taster Day for prospective students – 10th March 2022 For more information contact Jane Clark, the Course Administrator: St Bartholomew’s Church, 1 King Edward Road, Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3PB 01225 427428, jane@swgp.org.uk www.swgp.org.uk/train
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