TN6 The Minister's role in larger churches

First published on this website in August 2001 and last updated in July 2023

Synopsis

Ministers of larger churches meet a perplexing range of demands. Without the framework of a job description / role description in some form, priorities can be difficult to assess.

Here is a possible role description listing ten key responsibilities, to act as a template for any specific appointment. It is written with an Anglican incumbent in mind but can be easily adapted to a different structural environment.

1. Own spiritual growth
2. Church vision
3. Preaching/teaching
4. Public worship
5. Staff team
6. Lay ministry
7. Decision making
8. Parish
9. Deanery/diocese
10. Self-care

The template is then followed by a short set of notes to explain, among other things, the dangers of others' expectations and the order chosen for the responsibilities listed.

These notes were updated in July 2023 with minor alterations to the design.