Chair of the Faith and Order Committee

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

This is a Volunteer, vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Are you a member of the Methodist Church seeking with the skills, expertise and gifts to make a significant contribution to the Church’s theological thinking?

Do you have a good understanding of Methodist theology, doctrine and polity? Do you have a research degree in theology?

Are you excited to help others share their theological insights and gifts? Can you chair meetings? Are you energised by open critical debate and inspired by a diversity of perspectives?

Could you make a significant contribution to an important and hard working body in the Methodist Church? If yes, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a Chair of the Faith and Order Committee from 1 September 2026, for a term of up to six years.

The Secretary of the Committee, the Revd Dr Mark Rowland, is available for informal conversations about the role and can be contacted at: rowlandm@methodistchurch.org.uk.

Expressions of interest are invited from lay and ordained members of the Methodist Church in Britain.

Closing date: 15 March 2026

Discernment Conversations to be held on 27 March 2026

The Methodist Church

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to:

• Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).

• Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).

• Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).

• Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).

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