The Visionary Framework
1. To show by practices agreement with the principles and practices of the Baptist Union of Scotland.
2. To be responsible for the oversight and promotion of mission and ministry development within the Baptist Union of Scotland with the aim of encouraging our ministers and churches to seek and strive for the growth of God’s Kingdom throughout Scotland.
3. To reflect on the development of mission and ministry in light of the changes currently taking place within the denomination, the global church and Scottish society in order to stimulate discussion and facilitate the implementation of new initiatives.
4. To work closely with the General Director in ‘big picture thinking’ and theological reflection on the life of our family of churches.
5. To be strongly relational and personally pro-active in all aspects of the exercise of this ministry.
The Practical Framework
1. To oversee the pastoral care of pastors through a regional network and personal support.
2. To give creative and effective leadership to the members and work of the Ministry and Mission Resource Teams as they fulfil their remits.
3. To stimulate and encourage passion for best ministry practice among our pastors and churches; to assist them in their understanding of, and commitment to, the development of all that they are called to be.
4. To encourage a passion for holistic mission in ministry through advocacy, strategy and writing.
5. To oversee the work of the conflict resolution team.
6. To fulfil key administrative tasks related to the role.
7. Regular engagement with our churches.
8. To serve as a Core Leader within the National Team of the Baptist Union of Scotland, being accountable to the General Director.
