DIOCSAN BOARD OF FINANC: Ministry & Mission JOB PROFIL Job Title: Lay Training Officer (piscopal Area): Part-time 0.5 Accountable to: Salary Scale: Director of Lay Training 13,032 (½ stipend equivalent) Key relationships: The role entails the team networking with a wide range of individuals including: The Lay Training team (School of Ministry) The Director of Training The Area Bishop Training Officers (with colleagues as appropriate) in neighbouring dioceses Other training providers: LYCiG, Faithful Neighbours, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers Background The Diocese of Leeds came into existence at aster 2014 following the dissolution of the former dioceses of Bradford, Ripon & Leeds, and Wakefield. It covers the whole of West Yorkshire, the western part of North Yorkshire, and small parts of South Yorkshire, Lancashire, and County Durham. The diocese has 656 church buildings. The following information is furnished to assist staff joining the Diocese to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation. However, it must be noted that whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, this document does not permit every item to be specified in detail. It must also be noted that this job description may be reviewed from time to time, in conjunction with the post holder.
Overall Purpose In line with the General Synod Report (GS1977), Developing Discipleship, to work as part of a diocesan team of lay training officers to provide high quality theological education and training to deepen the discipleship and mission of adults within this diverse diocese delivering accredited and non-accredited courses, in episcopal areas across the diocese. As part of the Lay Training team: work collaboratively with a new School of Ministry team so that there is seamless provision for people wishing to access learning at different levels, take responsibility for an area of training in line with one or more of the specific areas of work (see attached diagram) as appropriate to the piscopal Area. The vision is that of a learning community that discerns, develops and forms the gifts that the people of God bring to the mission and ministry of the church. The Diocese aims to provide high quality training that is both relevant and appropriate as it seeks to grow a mixed economy church delivering the diocesan vision of Confident Christians..Growing Churches..Transforming Communities. Principal Tasks Working collaboratively as part of a lay training team: identify training needs to equip lay people in discipleship and mission. develop a coordinated programme of training and development for a range of lay ministries. ensure a comprehensive and integrated programme which includes a range of other lay training, such as LYCiG, JSP, Faithful Neighbours, spiritual direction course, safeguarding, to provide integrated learning pathways. take responsibility for the development and planning of programmes specific to the episcopal area. take responsibility for the delivery of training in one or more of the areas of work and specific to the episcopal area. plan and resource congregations and individuals to enable their witness to Christ. Identify and plan programmes for younger adults. support students in their learning and development.
Job description Working with the lay training team and area bishops: identify training needs to equip lay people in discipleship and mission and to help others become followers of Jesus. develop a coordinated programme of training and development for a range of lay ministries, from short modular courses to pathways for accredited lay ministries, in the light of the Resourcing Ministerial ducation Report. provide training in shared leadership for laity and clergy. collaborate with programmes such as LYCiG, Spiritual Direction Training, Cursillo, Youth and Children, Safeguarding etc to provide integrated learning pathways. provide programmes accessible for those with few formal educational qualifications at the appropriate theological depth. identify the learning needs of younger adults and provide targeted programmes. provide learning pathways in preparation for the Certificate in Theology and Ministry. provide study days for the piscopal Area As part of a team to plan training and development: organise study programmes: appoint local tutors, negotiate dates, book venues. provide basic study skills for students, including IT to prepare/support students in their studies. teach specific modules on the programme across the episcopal areas. maintain and support the team of tutors to deliver modules including giving guidance and support, in regard to, for example: organisation, adult learning styles, feedback, module evaluation. engage in record keeping, assessment and evaluation of courses. ensure sufficient resources are available to students. Organise quiet days and study days, taster days, short courses through the year.
Other Key Tasks keep abreast of current and emerging thinking and developments in the theology and practice of discipleship, mission and ministry, providing strategic advice to the Director of Training. develop support networks for those involved in ministries such as lay evangelists, lay pioneers etc. Other training/events. Provide occasional theology days.
Person Specification The post holder will be a person of spiritual depth, committed to lay formation, discipleship and leadership development, gifted in adult education, a practitioner, with the following: ducation An ordained or lay person with proven experience of training and adult learning, with: o A degree o Postgraduate qualifications in (i) theology and ministry and/or (ii) adult education o vidence of continuing professional and self-development xperience A demonstrable contribution to building confident Christians, growing Church and transforming communities. A good working knowledge of the Church of ngland at parish, deanery and diocesan levels. A gifted teacher, abreast of current and emerging patterns in the theology and practice of discipleship and models of ministry and mission within the Church of ngland; energised by the possibilities for integrated learning/ training. xperience of developing Christian lay training, formation programmes, preferably with experience of Reader training and formation and including externally accredited courses. xperience of identifying learning needs, encouraging, guiding and supporting learners eg providing course advice and basic study skills including IT. xperience of working with various educational levels and styles in the planning and delivery of training, sensitive to the aptitudes of individuals and their different ways of learning. xperience of working with diverse theological and ecclesiastical traditions. vidence of having formed effective working relationships with a diverse range of people and with a range of internal and external partners. xperience of, or the ability to engage with, virtual learning programmes. Leadership Committed to developing discipleship and lay ministry and mission within the Church of ngland. Committed to every member ministry and life long learning with the ability to enthuse, to listen and to resource others. Committed to working collaboratively with others. Ability to develop accredited programmes, including Reader training, for a wide spectrum of people, including those with few formal educational qualifications; ability to offer one to one student tutorials. Ability to recruit and support tutors with regard to course content, administration, marking, feedback, module evaluation; ability to maintain and ensure appropriate resources. ssential/ Desirable D D
Ability in quality assurance, record keeping, assessment and evaluation. Ability to manage change. Ability to manage a complex workload with competing demands. Good organisational, communication, pastoral and interpersonal skills. Ability to write clear and concise reports and high level of computer literacy. Self-motivated, with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Prepared and willing to work outside office hours (including evenings and week-ends) as a normal feature of the post Communication A passionate and inspiring communicator able to engage at all levels.