Senior Leader

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Diss; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Diss is looking for a Senior Leader to shape its vision and spiritual direction. The role involves leading the Leadership Team, preaching regularly, and promoting community engagement through initiatives. The ideal candidate is spiritually discerning, visionary, and an excellent communicator of biblical teachings. This position is critical in fostering spiritual growth and representing the church within the wider community and networks.

Qualifications

• Spiritually discerning and visionary leadership skills are required.
• Must be an excellent communicator and teacher of the Word of God.
• Commitment to evangelism and community engagement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Leadership Team, staff, and volunteers.
• Preach and teach regularly, overseeing church teaching programs.
• Promote discipleship and spiritual growth within the church.

Skills

Excellent communication

Visionary leadership

Community engagement

Spiritual discernment

Job description

Overview

Hope Church, Diss is seeking a new Senior Leader to shape its vision and spiritual direction for the future.

Part of the Pioneer Network of churches, Hope Church is a vibrant, welcoming charismatic church in the heart of rural Norfolk. With a congregation of around 200-250 people, we are passionate about prayer, worship, discipleship, and community outreach. Our church family includes people of all ages and backgrounds, united by a desire to grow in faith and share the love of Jesus in practical ways. We value biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, encouragement, transparency, generosity and hospitality. We actively engage in our community through initiatives such as food distribution hubs, community cafe, a men’s shed workshop, schools and children’s work and prayer spaces. Internationally, we support mission work across Peru and Kenya.

We are currently seeking a Senior Leader who is spiritually discerning, visionary and strategic in focus, committed to evangelism and community and an excellent communicator and teacher of the Word of God. You will lead and develop the Leadership Team, staff and volunteers, preach and teach regularly, oversee church teaching programmes including Alpha and connect groups, promote discipleship and spiritual growth, and represent Hope Church in the wider community, with local churches and within the Pioneer Network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Leadership Team, staff and volunteers.
• Preach and teach regularly and oversee church teaching programmes including Alpha and connect groups.
• PromoteDiscipleship and spiritual growth within the church and its outreach.
• Represent Hope Church in the wider community, with local churches and within the Pioneer Network.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Spiritually discerning, visionary and strategic in focus.
• Committed to evangelism and community engagement.
• Excellent communicator and teacher of the Word of God.