OPPORTUNITIES
Working with the Wolvehampton and Shrewsbury Methodist District can be hugely rewarding. Current vacancies are listed here.
District Secretary for the West Midlands Methodist District
£50,000 pa
The new West Midlands Methodist District is being formed from the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury and Birmingham Districts. The new district is looking to appoint a Senior Manager from Easter 2025.
This presents an exciting opportunity for mission, creative new ideas and vision, as well as an opportunity to form and grow a new and dynamic team. The new West Midlands District needs someone who can lead and line-manage a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team. You will report to the Chair of District and ensure the smooth running of the district support organisation.
We need someone who
- can think creatively and strategically yet works collaboratively
- flourishes in new situations or uncharted territory and is able to unite the diversity within a very varied district
- is an experienced line manager, people developer, team leader
- has project management skills, and experience overseeing finance, IT and HR
- can empower individuals to flourish, and take difficult decisions when appropriate.
An application pack and other relevant papers can be obtained from
https://www.wmmethodists.org.uk/vacancies/district-secretary.html
or email: info@wmmethodists.org.uk
If you would like more information and an informal conversation about the role please contact Andrew Beattie synsec28@gmail.com
Completed application forms should be returned
by 12 noon on 6th February 2025
and interviews will be held in central Birmingham on 18th February 2025.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LOCAL PREACHER OR WORSHIP LEADER SCOLL DOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION.
LOCAL PREACHERS AND WORSHIP LEADERS
CALLED TO PREACH?
LOCAL PREACHERS AND WORSHIP LEADERS
One of the hallmarks of British Methodism is its celebration of lay leadership in local circuits and churches, particularly in the form of local preachers and worship leaders.
Much more than just ‘pulpit filling,’ Local Preachers serve in pastoral teams with individuals and groups in their local areas, often providing the focus of leadership in their local churches; they regularly conduct worship across all of the circuit churches. Worship Leaders are generally assigned to their own church, but they play an increasingly significant and important role in the leading of services, providing an essential bridge to local congregations and communities thus making Worship relevant and enabling spiritual continuity week on week.
WHAT IS A METHODIST LOCAL PREACHER?
Local preachers are those who have been accredited to preach God’s word and lead His people in worship. Originally, the term local preacher showed the difference between those who stayed in a local area and those who moved around the country as ministers (presbyters).
BECOMING A LOCAL PREACHER
Interested in becoming a local preacher? Do you feel called to preach God’s word? Click here for a guide to help you explore your calling.
RESOURCES
More details about Local Preaching and Worship Leading can be found on the UK Methodist Website under Local Preachers and Worship Leaders.
Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust have a great range of resources on their website.
For those undertaking Faith and Worship you might want to take a look at the unofficial Faith and Worship Facebook Group
OR TO LEAD WORSHIP?
WHAT IS A METHODIST WORSHIP LEADER?
Worship Leaders are lay members of the Methodist Church who have received a call to assist in leading worship within their local church. After undergoing appropriate training, they are appointed to take part in various aspects of leading worship, offering to the preacher their gifts and talents plus their knowledge of the local congregation.
BECOMING A WORSHIP LEADER
Interested in becoming a Worship Leader? Do you feel that you have a call to assist in leading worship? Click here for a guide to help you explore your calling.