The Greenhouse Christian Centre is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to join our strong and committed Board. For over 70 years, the Greenhouse has offered Christ-centred hospitality, retreats, and teaching in a warm and prayerful residential environment. Our ministry continues to grow, serving more than 3,000 guests each year with a distinctive blend of welcome, worship, and spiritual refreshment.
We are looking for someone who shares our Christian faith and values, and who brings senior-level experience within a Christian residential or retreat-centre context. The role includes offering support and guidance to our Centre Director and contributing to the ongoing development of the ministry.
You will join a capable Board who care deeply about the mission and who work closely with the leadership team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the heartbeat of Christian residential ministry and wants to invest in a work that is bearing fruit.
The Board meets quarterly in person, with occasional additional meetings as required. To express interest or request further information, please contact: richard.langmead@the-greenhouse.org
Although words are important what so often speaks to our guests is our love and service. They see Jesus through our acts of service and willingness to put others before ourselves. We seek to build a sense of community where people feel they are coming into our family and our home. Our resident community are an essential part of that welcome, that sense of family.
What sort of person are we looking for?
Someone who above all else wants to grow in their own faith and help others to do the same. You need to have a sense of calling to be here – ie a sense that this is where God wants you at this time. You are joining a community and need to be committed to meeting and seeking God as a community and wider team. You will need to be willing to serve and help out wherever needed although we do seek to place people on the teams they are most suited to, not just where there is a need.
What do we ask of you?
We ask for 30 hours service each week. Often this involves housekeeping, washing up, laying tables, serving at meal times, spending time with guests, helping welcome guests or covering reception. It may also involve helping in the gardens or painting. You will expected to join in with times of prayer and worship together as a community and spend time on your own regularly praying and reading the Bible. Depending on your age, confidence and experience you may be asked to lock up a couple of evenings a week and be on-call.
What do we offer you?
We offer a supportive and prayerful environment and if you feel it would be helpful, coaching or mentoring. We offer times of worship and prayer as a team and resident community. Accommodation and meals are provided and a small allowance to cover essentials. You will have two days off a week and additional time off for holidays. This is an ideal ‘time out’ to give you time to reflect on where God may be leading you next and how he may want you to grow.
How long can I come for:
We ask that people come for a minimum of 6 months as it takes time to settle in. We would normally suggest a maximum of one year initially with the possibility of extending this where appropriate.
How do I apply?
If you want more information or an application form you can call and speak to Melanie on (01202) 764776, enquire through the website or e-mail Melanie on melanie.perry@the-greenhouse.org. If you are local or passing through you are welcome to call in in person at The Greenhouse Christian Centre, 17 Burton Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 6DT. Our website is www.the-greenhouse.org and this will give you more information about us and our events/programme. We look forward to hearing from you.
Are you a prayerful listener who enjoys coming alongside others to encourage them in their Christian faith and walk with God? Do you have a day a month or occasional blocks of time available ? If so why not join our Pastoral Team? This is a rewarding role within a supportive and friendly team. It involves leading an informal short time of prayer in the morning and then being available to pray with our guests and team. For more information or an application form please enquire through our website, e-mail melanie.perry@the-greenhouse.org or call (01202) 764776 and ask for Melanie or Kevin.
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