Job Description
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences).
The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Stationing Strategy Committee (SSC), ensuring that the committee fulfils its responsibilities under the authority of the Conference, provides long-term direction for stationing policy, and represents the SSC at the Methodist Conference.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- is a lay person who is a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain;
- has an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Connexion;
- has a proven ability to handle sensitive material/conversations discretely;
- relishes the chance to work closely with colleagues.
Duration
A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter.
Time Commitment
Between 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.
Closing date: 7 April 2026
Shortlisting: 10 April 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
