We are seeking a volunteer Warden for Lay Ministry to share in the promotion of lay ministry in the Diocese of Chichester.

Our Apostolic Life team lead our mission and ministry across Sussex and help us live out our vision to “Know, Love and Follow Jesus”. Our Warden of Lay Ministry will enable and support Readers and Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMs) in the delivery of their valuable and important ministry across the Diocese.

This is a voluntary role is for three years (renewable) and the time commitment is expected to be 2-3 days a month.

Working collaboratively with the Officer for Lay Ministry and Training, your principal duties will include:

• Developing resources for continuing ministerial development
• Overseeing Reader MDR (Ministerial Development Reviews)
• Ensuring the provision of pastoral care for lay minsters
• Helping to organise Reader Licensing services and ALMs commissioning services

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have completed a recognised theological qualification such as Licenced Lay Ministry, Authorised Lay Ministry, Church Army
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the Church of England and the relationship between lay ministry and mission
• Experience of providing support, guidance or mentoring to individual and groups
• Be committed to collaborative working with a professional, positive and friendly approach

For full details of the job please see the role description and person specification.

Chichester DBF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.Our full safeguarding policy can be found here

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and completion of the Church of England Confidential Declaration Form.

To understand how the information you supply in your Confidential Declaration Form is used and your rights with respect to that data please read our privacy notice.

For an information conversation about the role please contact Rebecca Swyer, Director for Apostolic Life

Please complete the application form and return it to recruitment@chichester.anglican.org by midnight on 13^th July 2025

Interviews will be held at Church House, Hove on 24^th July 2025.

For more information the Diocese of Chichester please visit https://www.chichester.anglican.org/