Wanted mission minded church leaders
Opportunities
exist within Rural Ministries' growing partnership for gifted
people to serve as pastors and church planters. Undoubtedly
the challenges are considerable but the spiritual resources
available are greater.
Rural church leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and possess different dominant gifts. Each requires faith, perseverance and the ability to establish relationships with a range of people. You will need to be convinced that as the Bible is opened, God is at work. Any Pastor must seek to minister to those in the church while being deeply concerned for those outside. Immersing yourself in the local community and finding ways to serve are essential.
Our partner churches are in different locations with widely differing contexts for ministry. As well as some full-time positions, other churches are seeking part-time help. These churches would be ideal for those prepared for some "tent-making" work or have other financial support. A church property may be available. Some Pastors already in ministry may find a change to working in a rural context very fulfilling. There is a different pace of life and evidence that one spiritually alive church may impact a whole area. We would also like to establish some training positions where someone may work with the help of a more experienced local pastor.
If you consider God may be calling and preparing you to face the challenges of rural ministry, then please contact us.
Rural Ministries
Wellingborough Innovation Centre
Church Street
Wellingborough
Northants
NN8 4PD
Telephone: 01933 303050
Email: office@ruralministries.org.uk
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| Location |
Details |
| Essex |
Full time, accommodation available (not suitable for family). Opportunities for outreach. Strong links with the community. Regular contact with local Christian college. Present pastor due to retire. |
Hampshire
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Full time, possibility of a manse, church looking for strong leadership. Plenty of opportunity for outreach. Good contacts with young families through children's club and Mum's and Tots. |
Dorset
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Full time, no manse. Many new Christians. Leader for this growing fellowship required to give direction and develop members in their relationship with God. Outreach opportunities. |
| Shropshire |
Full time, established church looking for strong leadership,
modernised premises, great opportunity for outreach to
local community. |
| North Yorkshire |
Full time, strong children's outreach, manse available. |
| Derbyshire |
Full or part time, established church, no manse. |
| Channel Islands |
Full time, larger evangelical fellowship, existing outreach, manse available. |
| South West England |
Full time, needs strong leader to preach and be involved in the community, need to develop children's work, no manse. |
| Yorkshire Dales |
Full time, pastor with evangelistic gifts, network of churches, potential for outreach, established, no manse. |
| North East England |
Part time, small congregation, pastor to be a good teacher and to be active in local community, no manse. |
| Suffolk |
Part time, small friendly caring village church, modernised premises, manse available. |
| South Yorkshire |
Full time, no manse, established church, opportunities for outreach. Ability to develop members in their relationship with God and give direction. |
NOTE:
Because of the importance of the face-to-face interview in
the appointment process, we regret that we cannot accept applications
from people based outside of the UK.
Click here to see the Pastoral Application Procedure
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