Pasteur (h/f)

We are looking for a minister to be part of a team, to grow the resources we have and to build our community through outreach and pastoral care. We would love to hear from you if you have an ecumenical approach, communicate God's message in a way that is relevant to everyday life, feel comfortable in an international environment, have an appreciation for different cultures and speak fluent English.

The call is open to Church of Scotland Ministers and other ministers in the Reformed tradition who are affiliated with a member church of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Before application can be considered a certificate of eligibility has to be obtained from the Church of Scotland for ministers outwith the Church of Scotland. Information on how to do that will be shared when requested.

The role is as minister for both the Lausanne and Geneva Congregations who are in deferred linkage. More information on that and how to apply can be found here https://www.scotskirklausanne.ch/ and here https://churchofscotlandgeneva.ch/congregational-life/linking-with-lausanne/vacancy-lausanne-scotland/

There are distinctive aspects which are expected of an Office Holder serving in a Charge or Appointment.
These include:
• the celebration of the Sacraments - the Lord’s Supper (or Holy Communion) and Baptism;
• preaching and the conduct of worship;
• moderating meetings of the Kirk Session, which has responsibility for the spiritual issues within a congregation, and guiding the Session in its discussions;
• conducting funerals and offering pastoral support to those who are dying and to people who have been bereaved;
• conducting weddings and helping people prepare for marriage;
• providing ministry, including pastoral care, that is not exclusive to membership of the Church;
• providing local leadership while working collaboratively with others;
• offering ministry service in the wider community, relevant to context;
• full time hours of service across a week,
• timely reporting of absence from duties for ill health or any other reason, and providing medical Fit Notes as appropriate;
• taking time off annually for rest and personal wellbeing as allowed for in Pulpit Supply arrangements;
• displaying an integrity of faith and life, with Christ-like values and attitudes.
Wider duties
The primary role of ministers is to serve within the Charge or Appointment. However, you are also required to serve within Presbytery where duties will include membership of Presbytery committees, and serving as Interim Moderators. You may also be appointed to serve on a committee of the General Assembly.
Such responsibilities, along with others, make up the roles and functions of those Ordained to serve in the Office of Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Church of Scotland.

A degree in Divinity or Theology is required.

Swiss work and residence permit rules apply to this position.
The Acts of the Church of Scotland apply to this position.