Bellevue Chapel, Edinburgh

Community Pastor role at Bellevue Chapel

Bellevue Chapel is an evangelical church, located near the centre of Edinburgh, with a vibrant membership spanning the generations and with an ambition to know Jesus and make Him known.

We have recently extended our facilities and are keen to expand our efforts to reach out to the community in which our church building is located.  We have been challenged by the verses in Matthew 5 v 14 – 16 and we are excited to be a light shining bright in our city for Jesus.

Located to the north of Edinburgh's City Centre, the area has a lot of good local amenities and shops. Its properties vary from traditional Victorian flats to modern developments and townhouses.  The demographic of the area is mixed, from student accommodation to many flats with young professionals with an above average concentration of rented accommodation in the area in general.  Its close proximity to the city centre makes this a popular part of Edinburgh.

We are ambitious to reach the many in our community who need to hear the good news of Jesus.  To help with this, we would like to increase our capacity by employing a full time Community Pastor.  This would be someone who is not only passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus but is also passionate about encouraging and equipping others to do so. 

We would anticipate the Community Pastor taking the lead in making connections with people across the community and to share the gospel through conversations, Bible studies, projects and events.  The focus of the work in many ways will be dependent on the gifting and passions of the candidate, but examples of how the work may be developed could include the following;

• Develop our outreach by using our facilities, for example for student meals and other community meal or meeting events.
• Develop our links with local schools and student residences.
• Develop our partnerships with other local churches.
• Run Christianity Explored and other courses in the church.
• Develop our Christians Against Poverty connections and capabilities.
• Lead a team of volunteers to engage in community outreach.
• Co-ordinate outreach events.
• Connect with local businesses.
• Increase our social presence in the community.