Team Minister A

PARISH PROFILE – Team Minister A

Could you be called to serve God here?

Shetland Parish is seeking a Minister of Word and Sacrament to join our team ministry serving communities across Shetland.  We are looking for someone who will provide Christ-centred leadership and work collaboratively with fellow ministers, ministry development staff, office-bearers and volunteers in developing worship, discipleship, pastoral care, mission and community engagement across the parish.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead with vision, wisdom and compassion.
• Encourage and equip others for ministry.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and shared leadership.
• Preach and teach in an engaging and accessible way.
• Support the continuing development of worship, mission and outreach.

For full details of the parish, its vision, priorities and ministry opportunities, please see our Parish Profile and Action Plan.

Applications should include:

• A current CV.
• A covering letter.
• A short personal statement introducing yourself and describing what you believe you could bring to our congregation and parish. We would be interested to learn about the experiences, gifts and interests that have shaped your ministry, whether gained through parish ministry, previous employment, volunteering, community involvement or other areas of life.
• The names and contact details of two referees. Referees will only be contacted if your application is taken forward.
• Where available, links to online services, sermons or other examples of your ministry, which would be welcomed and appreciated.

Application Submission
Please send applications to the Joint Clerks to the Nominating Committee:
Isobel Morrice​ (imorrice@btinternet.com) and Kate Grieve (kate.grieve696@gmail.com)

For an informal and confidential conversation about the vacancy, in the absence of an Interim Moderator, please contact: Jim Donald (Session Clerk) jdonald@churchofscotland.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from those who feel called to share in the ministry and mission of Shetland Parish.