Lay Minister

Main Responsibilities

Pastoral Care

Work in partnership with the Superintendent Minister, the Ordained Minister with designated pastoral responsibility for Sandy Row and local lay leaders,

• establish and maintain effective pastoral support for those on the community roll of Sandy Row Methodist Church.
• visit the homes of those on the community roll on a regular basis, paying particular attention to:

• those who have had a recent personal crisis/loss.
• those who have declared a specific interest in deepening their faith

• visit individuals on the community roll who have been admitted to hospital as required
• pass appropriate information to the Ordained Minister with designated pastoral responsibility for Sandy Row and/or other responsible persons in line with GDPR stipulations
• keep adequate records of contacts and of work undertaken.

Worship, Preaching and Teaching

Work in partnership with the Superintendent Minister, other members of the circuit staff team, local preachers and local lay leaders:

• coordinate the worship and preaching in Sandy Row Methodist Church.
• lead worship and/or preach on circuit 2-3 times per month, with the primary responsibility being in Sandy Row.
• share in other circuit and local worship events as required.
• periodically lead circuit/society Bible Studies.

Missional Leadership

Working in partnership with the Superintendent Minister, other members of the circuit staff team and local lay leaders,

• coordinate/facilitate new mission and outreach initiatives in Sandy Row Methodist, including youth and children’s initiatives, men’s and women’s groups, discipleship courses, service ministries, one off events etc.
• explore appropriate partnerships with local churches and agencies to further the mission and ministry of Sandy Row Methodist Church
• disciple and mentor people so that they can play their part both in church initiatives and as missional individuals at home, in work and in the wider community.
• identify and secure appropriate financial and other resources to facilitate the ongoing mission of Sandy Row Methodist.

Attendance at Meetings

The Lay Minister / Mission Worker will be expected to attend the following meetings:

• Services of Worship on the circuit, and particularly at Sandy Row, every Sunday
• Circuit Staff Team Meeting once a month
• 1-1 meeting with Superintendent one a month
• Sandy Row Congregational Meetings 3-4 times per year
• Circuit Preachers Meeting twice annually
• Occasional meetings of circuit or society pastoral teams as and when required on specific dates
• Circuit Executive Meeting as and when required
• Annual Circuit Meeting annually on specified date
• CPD training as determined in consultation with Superintendent

Any other duty as required by the Superintendent of the Circuit commensurate with the post.