Posted Tuesday 13 May 2008
The Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway, mindful of the need to explore new patterns of ministry, and to provide support and development for stipendiary clergy, wishes to appoint a Ministry Development Officer, with the following initial remit:
- to gain an overview of the development of various forms of ministry within the diocese. These range from Initial Ministerial Education (IME) to Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD4+) for clergy, as well as for other authorised ministries;
- to enable the diocese to provide appropriate ministerial, theological, and pastoral education and training for both lay people and clergy;
- to develop the mission of the diocese through the ministry provided in charges;
- to enhance among the stipendiary clergy a sense of professional worth and dignity, through professional support and training;
- to work with the Ministry Advisory Group, reporting to the Bishop;
- to liaise with the Education Action Group, the Mission Core Group, and other diocesan resources as appropriate.
The Ministry Development Officer will be expected to travel throughout the diocese as required.
This is a full-time appointment for three years and open to ordained and lay people. Salary: SEC standard stipend (currently £21,600) plus housing allowance (taxable) and non-contributory pension.
Applicants should apply enclosing a CV to: Mrs Christine Hughes, Diocesan Centre, 5 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DH. Tel: 0141 221 5720/2694. Fax: 0141 221 7014. Email: .
Responses by 15th June 2008, please.
Category: Ministry Support Action Network
