The Formation Lead will give day-to-day leadership to this work of Baptist ministerial formation. The post holder will oversee the design, delivery, evaluation and continuing development of the Baptist  Formation  programme,  ensuring  that  it  is  faithful  to  Baptist  identity,  meets  the requirements of Baptists Together and reflects the vision and values of St Hild College.

This is a relational and formational role as well as a programme leadership role. The Formation Lead will accompany  Ministers in  Training and  Newly  Accredited  Ministers,  helping them integrate theological study, spiritual growth, character, vocation and ministerial practice. They will work collaboratively with regional associations, churches, tutors, mentors and colleagues across St Hild.

The postholder will also be a member of the Sheffield Centre team. They will contribute to teaching and assessment, the worshipping, formational and pastoral life of the ecumenical Sheffield community which  trains  Anglicans and  Baptists for ordination,  and independent students in theology and ministry. In this way, the Formation Lead will help ensure that a Baptist and  Free  Church  perspective  is  well  represented  within  the  faculty, while shaping  Baptist formation appropriate to its tradition and denominational processes.

3We are open to applicants from diverse academic and missional/ministerial backgrounds, and we can offer some flexibility in respect of the number of hours contracted. We are keen to increase the diversity of our staff team and encourage applicants who will encourage and challenge us to work out our calling to be a broad and welcoming Christian community.