Pastor in Training

Harper Church is looking to recruit a Pastor in Training to join the staff team. This is a training role that will focus on the development of character, competence and conviction.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work 24 hours per week for the church and the role would be based in large part in and around the church. In addition the candidate will be required to study with an external training provider and devote an appropriate number of hours to study to successfully complete the course.

Required skills

Further, the successful candidate will have: 1. A clear evangelical Christian commitment and consistent integrity in life and doctrine especially given the desired outcome of a man who meets the biblical requirements for eldership, including being above reproach. 2. A commitment to prayer and serious-minded study of the scriptures. 3. A real love for people (young and old), including a desire to see them mature and follow Jesus throughout life. You will have an evangelistic heart. 4. Experience of leading and co-ordinating work in a local church setting, ideally in the context of a team ministry setting. A willingness to work as part of a team is especially important. 5. An approachable personality and an understanding nature. Strong people skills to build relationships for the gospel. 6. A proven ability to teach the Bible to others in discipleship and evangelical contexts. 7. Ideally the candidate will have completed an internship. 8. A real sense of call to Christian work, and the affirmation of their current local church. 9. A willingness to live in the immediate area of the church

Other

The successful candidate will be in agreement with the church's statement of faith. The church is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and the successful candidate will also be in support of agreement with the FIEC Statement of Faith and Ethos Statements.