Minister of Religion (Resident Pastor)

The Resident Pastor will provide spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight to the local church congregation and the wider community, in accordance with the doctrines, beliefs, and practices of the church.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead regular worship services, preach and teach the Word of God, and conduct prayer meetings, Bible studies, and other religious gatherings.

Conduct Christian religious ceremonies, including weddings, christenings, baptisms, funerals, and other rites in accordance with the church's practices.

Plan and lead evangelism, discipleship, and community outreach activities to promote the Christian faith and support the church's mission.

Provide pastoral counselling, spiritual guidance, and emotional support to congregation members and community members experiencing bereavement, illness, personal difficulties, or other crises.

Conduct pastoral visits to church members and others requiring spiritual support.

Support the spiritual growth of the congregation through biblical teaching, prayer, and ministerial guidance.

Participate in ministerial meetings, theological study, training programmes, conferences, and retreats to maintain and develop ministerial knowledge and effectiveness.

Work collaboratively with the Senior Pastor and church leadership to fulfil the church's religious objectives.

Working Hours and Conditions

The position requires a minimum of 35 hours per week, with flexible working hours, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and nights, according to the needs of the church. The Resident Pastor will be required to provide reasonable on-call pastoral support and respond to urgent pastoral needs.

The successful candidate must be willing, where reasonably required, to undertake ministerial assignments at other branches of the church within or outside the United Kingdom, subject to appropriate employment and immigration arrangements.