Pastor as Team Leader
Highgate International Church, London N6
Church Profile
Strapline: Knowing God and Making God known
Website: https://www.hi-church.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highgateinternationalchurc5711
Highgate International Church (formerly Cholmeley Evangelical Church) is a friendly church family, reflecting London’s international character, based in and around Highgate, North London. Though we are made up of different ages and nationalities, we are united by knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, discovering how he brings forgiveness, freedom and purpose to our lives.
Job Profile
What will the job involve?
Pastor–Team Leader role is designed to be key in the re-growth strategy for Highgate International Church (HIC) as a gospel centred church with strong community roots, upholding its evangelical values and ethos. We are looking for someone to join our mission team who can provide leadership, love our people, and share the gospel.
The church is served by an Elders and Leadership Team (which includes the current 2 Elders), a Trustee board, a Community Evangelist and a small team of generous volunteers who continue to develop and deliver on the current vision and mission. It is envisaged that the Team Lead Pastor would become one of the Elders of the church and lead the Leadership Team.
• Evidenced knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the Bible to life and ministry.
• Experience of serving as an Elder, Pastor/Assistant Pastor, Church Planter
• Proven leadership ability and a heart for people to fulfil their potential
• Ability to handle the Bible including public teaching
• Track record of recruiting, training and releasing leaders.
• Experience leading in strategy and action planning
• Strong biblical understanding and application
• Strong understanding of Kingdom theology which balances the 'now and not yet
• Good leadership, management and personal organisational skills with the ability to lead and multiply leaders
• Ability to work in a team able to encourage and promote the ideas of others. whilst able to make clear and final decisions
• Able to communicate clearly and engagingly both verbally and in writing - including general interactions with people and specific public occasions.
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and steward energy and momentum
• Openness to new ideas and ways of thinking with the skills to assist others to develop their thinking.
• Good organisational & time management skills
• Ability to set and manage priorities, i.e adaptable.
1. Occupational Requirement: This position has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed and active Christian in agreement with Highgate International Church's statement of faith, as well as having a clear commitment to the vision, ethos and values of Highgate International Church. This needs to be well evidenced not just by beliefs/theology but referenced life commitments and practices.
2. Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS): This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, the postholder will be required to undergo enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
3. References A range of references will be sought including work-related from church, business or other employment sources, and personal character related reference from your current or previous church leader, elders or minister.
4. Right to Work: To be considered for the role, you must have the right to work in the UK.
Person Profile
Who are we looking for?
• A personal valuing of and commitment to formational / soul care practice, emotional health, spiritual wellbeing, and personal discipleship
• A willingness to develop supportive and accountable relationships through spiritual direction, coaching, mentoring, other
• Ability to act with integrity, honesty, authenticity and transparency
• Be open to direction from overseers. Including but not limited to peers, trustees and leaders within the church
• Be able to work with a wide variety of people demonstrating an approachable manner, and choosing to see the best in others.
• Models a culture of servanthood with a humble attitude towards oneself and others
Where will you be based?
The church building and office is located at 272 Archway Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AU.
What is the time commitment?
In principle, full-time (in that this role would be the person’s main work focus) but happy to consider a part-time working arrangement for the right candidate (recognising the need of a self-supporting element). It is intended to be a long-term role with an initial 6-month review period and on-going 3 year reviews.
When is this for?
1st September 2024 ideally but open to negotiation. Closing date for applications is indicated as 31st July 2024 but we plan to deal with applications as and when they come in.
What about accommodation?
This role is on a part-supported (accommodation) part-self-supporting basis. Given the early stage of re-growth we are at as a church, we are unable to offer a formal salary, and are offering this position on a shared-faith basis. We own an apartment in the area and so will provide the accommodation (Council Tax included). We are open to discussing the support aspect and explore ways of making it possible together.
To apply, please submit a current CV and cover letter by email to office@hi-church.org. The email is to be addressed for the attention of the Elders.
In no more than 1000 words, the covering letter should include:
1. Why you wish to apply for the role and what difference you feel you could make to the development of HIC?
2. How do particular experiences, skills, and qualifications you have relate to the role?
3. Any other relevant information.
Those invited forward in the process will be asked to complete a formal application form.