Key objectives:
We are looking a Worship Pastor who will hold the vision for worship at Christ Church. They will be responsible for envisioning and growing our team of capable, passionate and committed musicians. They will work alongside the Lead Pastors in discerning where God is calling our church community in worship and praise.
Person Specification:
• A heart and passion for the worship of Jesus Christ
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience of worship leading (not necessarily in a paid capacity)
• Passionate to see our church community grow spiritually in the love and worship of Jesus Christ and in their love for one another.
• Accomplished musician and singer, with good levels of competence of piano or guitar • Proactive and self-motivated
• Be flexible and innovative, able to adapt to changing circumstances and to develop new ways of working with a ‘can do attitude’.
• Ability to juggle a broad range of responsibilities
• Good time management skills with proven ability to prioritise workload
• Good administrative skills
• Personal walk with Jesus underpinning a lifestyle of integrity
• There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check
Working requirements:
• Part-time, twelve-month contract (up to 7 hours per week) • 25 days annual leave (pro rata)
+ statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
+ three additional days at Christmas (pro rata) + one retreat day across the year
• Attend Christ Church Summerfield
• Evening and weekend flexibility as required • Salary £26,417 pro rata
Application Process:
Please send your CV plus a cover letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification to
hello@christchurchsummerfield.org
Submission deadline is: 10th October 2024
However, if the right candidate makes themselves known, we will seek to appoint before the submission deadline. Informal conversations about the role are welcomed. Please get in touch and Rev Dr Katie Stock will be in contact.
About Christ Church Summerfield:
Christ Church Summerfield is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic community right in the heart of North Edgbaston, Birmingham. In 2023, Christ Church was revitalised in partnership with Gas Street Church. Our vision is to see North Edgbaston live lives of hope in Jesus’ name. We have a particular missional focus on under 25s and those experiencing social isolation. Our values as a church are that we are kind, committed and courageous. These values inform how we serve God and each other.
Christ Church Summerfield
Christ Church is a multi-generation, multi-ethnic Evangelical Charismatic Anglican church in West Birmingham. Revitalised in 2023 in partnership with Gas Street Church, we are a growing church loving and serving an area of significant urban deprivation.
Vision: To see our area of North Edgbaston live lives of hope in Jesus' name.
Values: At Christ Church we are committed, kind and courageous.
For more details go to:https://christchurchsummerfield.com/
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