New Churches Officer
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about connecting unaffiliated people with the Love of God
Do you have a heart for creating new ways of doing and being church so that everyone can discover and grow in relationship with God and the Methodist Church
We are seeking a New Churches Officer to join our New Churches Team within the Mission Team. This role is central to embedding the New Places for New People strategy across the Methodist Connexion as part of our vision to equip the Methodist Church in Britain to be a growing evangelistic inclusive justice-seeking church for the 21st century.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish new ecclesial communities with people unaffiliated with religious institutions or church.
- Work collaboratively to implement the New Places for New People strategy.
- Engage with individuals and communities on the economic margins.
- Promote social justice and inclusion in all aspects of ministry.
- Support and work alongside people experiencing addiction with sensitivity and care.
About You
- Proven experience in creating and leading new church communities.
- Deep passion for evangelism and social justice.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse communities including those on the margins.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the Methodist Church.
- a member in good standing of a church in association with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) or equivalent.
This post carries an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian (in accordance with the Equality Act 2010).
Join us in shaping a church that reaches out welcomes all and transforms lives.
Our Culture Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year) TOIL flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at:
Closing date: 29 January 2026
Shortlisting date: 5 February 2026
Interview (in person) date: 18 February 2026
The Methodist Church
For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website Our Calling
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of Gods love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The Church exists to:
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Increase the awareness of Gods presence and celebrate Gods love (Worship).
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Help people to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).
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Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).
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Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).
Our Benefits
Pension scheme
Living Wage
Season ticket loan
Removal leave
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Required Experience:
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- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
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- Professional Development
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- Communication
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