This is a Volunteer, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Are you an ordained member of the Methodist Church in Britain seeking to build on your established committee chairing skills, your expertise and gifts in a new way? Could you make a significant contribution to an important committee in the Methodist Church?
We are seeking a new Deputy Chair for the Ministries Committee to start 1 September 2025, initially for a term of three years, renewable for a further three years if appropriate.
The Ministries Committee reports to the Connexional Council, the trustee body of the Methodist Church in Great Britain. The Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the life of the Methodist Church as it relates to Ministries, ordained and lay, to reflect strategically and review ministries related work that will enable the ministry and mission of the Church to be more effective, and to review the formational and support needs of those who exercise lay and ordained ministry on behalf of the Church. Working collaboratively with other committee members and with the Mission Committee and Resourcing Committee, you will be experienced in chairing committees and bring a range of circuit experiences and other experiences of the Methodist Church to the work of the Ministries Committee.
Applications are invited from ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. You will have some experience or interest in cross-cultural ministry, stationing, candidating or training.
We aim to build a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. In line with our commitment to the Justice, Dignity, and Solidarity (JDS) Strategy, we particularly welcome expressions of interest from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals, as well as lay members, women, and those still developing their careers. We are committed to fairness, and all applications will be assessed on merit.
If you would like to speak to someone about these roles then please e-mail Chinnu Sanjayan at HR@methodistchurch.org.uk
Deadline: Friday 11 July 2025
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 23 July 2025
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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Our Calling
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The Church exists to:
Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).
Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).
Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).
Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).
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