Head of Ministries – Learning and Development
URC General Assembly Appointments Panel Members
Are you enthusiastic about the training and development of lay and ordained ministries?
The United Reformed Church is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to take on a newly created role supporting the flourishing of ministry across the Church. The role will be responsible for ensuring, under the authority of the Ministries Committee, that appropriate learning and development is in place to support formation and training for the range of accredited, commissioned and ordained ministries of the church. You will support the work of the Ministries and Learning Forum in co-ordinating the development and delivery of learning and development of these ministries across the United Reformed Church. Working collaboratively with, and accountable to, the Deputy General Secretary (Ministries) you will support the wider work of the Ministries Committee and its sub-committees and deputise for the Deputy General Secretary (Ministries) as required.”
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Head of Children, Youth and Intergenerational Discipleship
The URC are seeking eight people to serve on a Panel on behalf of the General Assembly, to participate, for 5 years, in the process of the appointment of Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for Ministers of the Word and Sacraments.
Applicants would need to bring experience of engaging at Synod or General Assembly level, be a good communicator, and have an understanding of the conciliar nature of the United Reformed Church (URC) and its governance. It would be beneficial to have experience in convening meetings and be willing to convene a panel. (See Person Specification for more information.)
The membership of this Panel will be nominated to reflect the diversity of the URC.
Relevant General Assembly papers explaining more about this can be found: (GA Book of Reports 2024 Paper H10 p.210 and GA Book of Reports Paper J1 p.186)
Being part of this Panel will require a commitment to ongoing training (see p.214 of GA Book of Reports 2024, Paper H10) and a willingness to be available to serve on the majority of such panels for 5 years.
This role requires willingness to travel as assessments will take place in Synods relevant to the role or within London.
Please email jenny.mills@urc.org.uk for an application form. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Convenor of Nominations Committee, Victoria Blunt, at victoria.blunt@urc.org.uk
Are you a dynamic and effective practitioner able to empower children and young people? Do you have a good understanding of current theological thinking around the ministry of children, youth and intergenerational discipleship? Are you able to develop and maintain positive relationships with partners to ensure the voices of children and youth are heard in the Church? Can you guide, manage and support work in a changing context that will lead to confidence and growth?
As a self- motivated leader in the field, you will be a strategic thinker, able to link theology with the necessary strategies needed for children youth and intergenerational ministry, with a proven track record in developing and delivering programmes at denominational level. You will also have ability to determine priorities within available resources, operating at pace to deliver effectively through others. This experience will have ensured you are a skilled communicator, highly organised, with excellent people management skills.
We offer you a flexible and friendly hybrid work environment from the Office of General Assembly in London and from home. Deadline is 10 February. Apply at URC jobs.