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We’re looking for someone to lead and grow new Christian communities in Bethnal Green, especially among children, families, students and young adults. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves people, is confident leading others, and wants to see faith come alive in new and creative ways across our community. This will be a full-time position within the church staff team based at St Peter’s, Bethnal Green, reporting to the Priest-in-Charge.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in helping new church communities grow - both by strengthening what already exists, and starting new initiatives
• Build community by developing welcoming spaces where people can explore faith
• Work with the rest of the St Peter’s team and our programme to clear ways for people to move from first contact into church life
• Connect with our existing toddler groups, schools and youth groups
• Help people already engaged (via routes such as Alpha) to take next steps in faith
• Recruit and support volunteers, and spot / grow new leaders
• Shape how people grow in faith by creating simple accessible pathways for discipleship
• Help your communities become sustainable beyond the initial funding provided by the Tower Hamlets Mission Project
• Regularly report on your progress to the Tower Hamlets Mission Project

Requirements

• A committed Christian, who is excited about sharing faith with others
• Passionate about working with children, young people and families
• Comfortable leading, organising and getting things moving
• A strong communicator who works well with different kinds of people
• Able to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Creative - someone who can spot opportunities and experiment with new approaches
• Inspired and encouraged by St Peter’s mission vision - For God’s Glory and Bethnal Green’s Good
• Agile and comfortable working across different Anglican traditions
• Enhanced DBS check and a strong commitment to safeguarding
• Occupational requirement to be a Christian under the Equalities Act 2010

About the Role

You will be helping create communities in Bethnal Green for people who wouldn’t normally walk into a church, and enable them to:

• Find belonging
• Explore faith
• Grow as disciples of Jesus