General Secretary
Free Churches Group
Developing a Fresh Emphasis
Vacancy for a full time General Secretary to play a principal part in developing the confidence of the Free Churches in their own identity as a critical stream within British church life, enabling them to engage in effective mission in and to British Society.
Since the 1880s there have been bodies established to enable the 'Free Churches' to have a common voice and public presence. In 1940 the Free Church Federal Council was created, bringing together a number of predecessor bodies. The current Free Churches Group comprises twenty-four denominations, most of whom are also in membership with Churches Together in England with which this post will work in close collaboration.
General Secretary
To enable its members to better affirm their commitment to the importance of the Free Churches Group within the strategic relationships of Churches Together in England.
- To develop a clear identity alongside the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches and other streams within CTE.
- To continue to develop a continuing Free Churches role within society, particularly with regard to chaplaincy and education.
- To explore further ways of speaking out together in the public arena.
The post holder will also need to demonstrate, to an appropriate level, the relevant professional skills for working in such an environment, including management and leadership, working alongside senior Church leaders, and staff cooperation. A person of faith and the prompting of the Holy Spirit, highly motivated, with a passion for mission and evangelism and commitment to the Christian Faith, the objectives and core values of the Free Churches Group.
The appointment is full time with appropriate comparative terms and conditions of staffing of Churches Together in England. The post holder would be based at Tavistock Square London.
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email mailto:sabina.williams@cte.org.uk
Application deadline 31st March 2012
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