Community Outreach Leader

With a vision to share Jesus with the people in the PE4 postcode, the Open Door Baptist Church is looking to grow again after a challenging period during and post-Covid. Whilst within the church we have the capacity to support the pastoral and teaching needs of the church, we know we need support to facilitate mission in our local community. We are committed to being the ‘church on the street corner’ and want to be as effective as we possibly can be. Come and help us and become our COMMUNITY OUTREACH LEADER

Key Responsibilities: As our Community Outreach Leader you will lead and deliver activities designed to introduce the local community to Jesus, actively encouraging and mobilising the Church community to contribute. You will be a part of the Church’s leadership team, contributing your own insights and talents to the development of our worshipping community.

What You Will Bring: You will be a committed and practising Christian with a heart for ministry and community engagement. With compassion and strong communication skills, you will build meaningful relationships and deliver impactful outreach initiatives and activities. You will be confident working independently, well-organised, and digitally proficient, with the flexibility to support activities during evenings and weekends.

Contract Length & Benefits: This is a contract for two years, ideally commencing in the late Spring of 2026. It is envisaged as a part-time, salaried role encompassing up to 2.5 days a week (£32,000pa pro rata). A self-employed day rate could be negotiated in place of salary. A relocation grant is available to help someone move to Peterborough if required.

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of the Evangelical Alliance.

Size: 20 members and Sunday attendances of up to 30 Leaders: Leadership Team of 3: Dave Key, Maggie Parkes & Steve Warburton Location of Sunday Service: Paston & Gunthorpe Community Centre, Hallfields Lane Community Base: Open Door Centre, Hallfields Lane

Online: https://www.opendoorchurch-uk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/opendoorPBO

HOW TO APPLY

(optional) Arrange a phone call with Steve Warburton if there are any questions you may have or for an informal discussion swarburtonfww@gmail.com Send us your CV and also a covering letter that explains why you think the role is for you Please include the name & contact details of one referee we can consult before interview.