Pastor

Do you have a passion for God and His Word and a calling to serve Him as Pastor of our Church?  With a heart for discipleship and a commitment to evangelism, you will have the desire to apply God’s Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to help our church grow, both numerically and in spiritual maturity, and reach our community for Jesus Christ.

About Us:

BEC is a warm and welcoming, independent Evangelical church in the small market town of Blandford Forum in Dorset, with a regular congregation of 80–120. We are blessed with a wide age-range and have active ministries for people of all ages. We have a desire to expand our work with children and young people and to see more families joining us. As a church, we seek to be evangelical and charismatic in practice, with a high view of scripture and a healthy reliance on the work of the Holy Spirit. We have a heart to reach our town and wider area with the Gospel, as well as supporting the work of a number of mission projects in the UK and overseas. We are members of the Evangelical Alliance and have good working relationships with the other churches in the town.

Our previous Pastors, a married couple, left their roles in June 2024. We currently have a small staff team consisting of a Pastoral Support Worker, an Administrator, a Maintenance Co-ordinator, and a Cleaner.

The Role:

As our Pastor, you will:

-       Take a lead role in the planning and delivery of Sunday Services.

-       Communicate effectively through applied biblically-based preaching.

-       Have a vision for growth and a heart to reach those outside the church.

-       Deliver a high level of pastoral care in the church as part of the team.

-       Innovate discipleship strategies and opportunities.

-       Perform other duties in line with the responsibilities of church leadership.

Our ideal candidate will:

-       Love people.

-       Demonstrate a vibrant, personal faith and commitment to following Jesus.

-       Have a clear call to serve God by serving the Church in a ministry/leadership role, which will be reflected in the energy and enthusiasm they bring to the role.

-       Have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, or church ministry role.

-       Possess a love for God’s Word, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

-       Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

-       Show creativity, adaptability, and a pro-active attitude.

-       Demonstrate good organisational and leadership abilities.

-       Work independently, show initiative when necessary, and perform well in a team environment.

-       Agree with our vision and values.

-       Theological training is preferred (eg. Bible College degree, Mission Organisation training, distance learning), though this is not mandatory, depending on experience. The successful applicant will be committed to life-long learning and growing in their ministry role. They will maintain a healthy, personal spiritual life through regular spiritual disciplines.

What We Offer:

-       Full-time position.

-       Competitive salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on training and experience).

-       25 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays.

-       Workplace pension scheme.

-       Professional development opportunities.

-       Supportive and collaborative work environment.

-       The role is nominally 37 hours a week with a minimum of one protected day off per week. The time demands of ministry can be irregular and will include weekends and some evenings. The post holder will develop their usual office hours, out of office hours, and preferred working week with the leadership team. It is understood that flexible hours, prayer and preparation time, and a large degree of self-supervision are a part of the Pastor’s working life. The ability to manage time well and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and self-leadership are essential.

HOw to apply:

To apply, please complete the application form below.

For an informal chat with one of the Church Leaders, please email the church administrator to arrange.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited into an interview and discernment process, which may lead to an invitation to preach at the church.

The position is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian (Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).

There is no sponsorship available for this role.

Closing date: 24th August 2025

We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the post is filled.