We are looking for a leader who has a clear, personal calling to Middlesbrough Community Church (MCC) and the local area; strong in vision-casting and thinking strategically, frequently seeking God, leading with faith and Godly inspiration, moving forward together with other committed leaders and church members.

We are seeking someone who thinks and acts with care and compassion, ready to build the Core Leadership Team and nurture, enable and release ministry in the church family. They will be ambassadors for MCC and think missionally about God’s world.

Leadership Role

  • To embody our vision of Loving God and Loving People
  • To lead with faith, love and Godly inspiration
  • To spend a significant amount of time seeking God through prayer, reading, study etc., for the benefit of MCC
  • To think strategically and work with the Core Leadership Team in setting God’s vision, mission and values for MCC, and communicating this to the church family to inspire and motivate them to action
  • To lead the Core Leadership Team meetings
  • To build, guide and develop the Core Leadership Team and leadership across MCC, fostering a culture of spiritual formation and accountability
  • To work with ministry leaders to enable and release the Ephesians 4 ministries across the MCC family, recognising gifting and empowering, developing and releasing individuals into their God-given potential.

 

Operational Duties

  • To input into planning the teaching series and long-term church calendar
  • Ensuring that MCC remains theologically robust
  • To speak or lead regularly at MCC services (around 2-3 times a month).

 

Representation and Networking

  • To be an ambassador for MCC, working with Taking Ground and other churches and organisations in the Tees Valley, to seek unity amongst the local church and pursue God’s calling for the region.
How to apply for the job

We would encourage those who are interested in the role and would like to know more to have a chat with one of the Core Leadership Team. Please email your contact details, including your telephone/mobile number, to vacancies@middlesbrough.church and one of the team will be in touch to arrange an informal call.

If you are interested in exploring this further or feel called to the role, please email a short expression of interest (<300 words) to vacancies@middlesbrough.church.

Details of the vacancy can be found here: https://www.middlesbrough.church/vacancies

Job Location Type
Hybrid
Location
Middlesbrough, GB
Salary
Between £35,000.00 and £40,000.00 pa
Terms and conditions around hours / number of days, salary, leave and the exact shape of the role are all negotiable and are open for discussion as we progress through the recruitment process. We would like to offer a salary of £35,000 - £40, 000 pro rata; dependent on hours worked and experience, with auto-enrolment into a defined contribution pension scheme. We encourage potential applicants to discuss these topics with MCC leaders.
Category
Hours
Full Time
Deadline
Wed, 15/04/2026
Contact Phone
01642249198
Contact Email
vacancies@middlesbrough.church