Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee

This is a Volunteer, Part Time vacancy that will close at 2026-06-05T23:59

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 senior governance levels.

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 them, the Deputy Chair and Chair will be expected to offer 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.

Closing date: 5 June 2026

Shortlisting: 10 June 2026

Interview date: 19 June 2026

The Methodist Church

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/ .

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to:

Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship). Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring). Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service). Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).