Pastor

Overview

Grace Church is an all-age local church family of about 60 members. They aim to glorify Jesus in preaching the gospel and seeing lives transformed by God's word and spirit; in serving and reaching out to the local community; and in promoting mission worldwide to extend God's kingdom. The church seeks to teach, understand and follow the whole message of the Bible.

Their vision is to be a beacon of hope and love in the community, running regular community groups including Pop-in (a social gathering for seniors), Toddlers, 180 club (secondary age youth group), Kids Club (primary age kids group) and The Wellbeing Cafe.

Pastor - Grace Church

Grace Church is seeking a pastor to lead their congregation in spiritual growth and deeper alignment with their vision of reaching the local community, particularly families.

Details

Location: Grace Church, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8TR. (Relocation to Caversham may be required.)

Hours: Full Time

Role Overview Key Responsibilities

• Preaching and Teaching: Delivering sermons on Sundays, leading Bible studies, leading Alpha.
• Vision and Strategy: Work with the elders in developing the church vision and strategy.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor the wider leaders and help implement the church's vision and strategic plan. Raise up new leaders within the church.
• Pastoral Care: Overseeing the spiritual, mental and physical care of the church members.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with the local community, building relationships to extend the church's outreach and impact.

Qualifications

• Love Jesus and be filled with the Spirit
• Adhere to the FIEC basis of faith and be happy to work in a Newfrontiers church
• Be a gifted preacher and teacher
• Be passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with the community
• Be invested in the members of the church family and their individual spiritual growth