This occupation is found in churches derived from the Christian tradition. The broad purpose of the occupation is twofold. First, Church Ministers offer leadership to one or more local churches, as the churches seek to serve God and the wider community. Second, Church Ministers are skilled practitioners in key areas of ministry who can support and supervise other practitioners in these areas. These areas include leading worship, preaching, pastoral care, facilitating faith development. and community action. Through these they seek to promote the wellbeing and flourishing, spiritual, emotional and (where appropriate) physical, of both individuals and communities. In their daily work, a Church Minister interacts with members of their church(es) and of the wider community, with officials and the structures of their denomination and with community institutions (often including schools and local councils). The role typically requires working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and in a variety of locations, typically including church / chapel premises, community buildings, the minister’s own home and other people’s homes. Church Ministers have to work effectively and responsibly in roles often offering a high degree of autonomy, with some accountability structures but generally limited day-to-day supervision. They will support and supervise volunteers and may manage employees, with the number of those for whom they are responsible varying according to the size and structure of their church(es). In some denominations Church Ministers may be ordained by the end of the apprenticeship.
Individual employers and those appointing office holders will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, which may in some cases include eligibility for ordination within the denomination (which may occur before or during the apprenticeship, at the appropriate point according to normal denominational practice). An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Duty |
KSBs |
Duty 1 exercise leadership in the church through helping it to discern appropriate vision and strategy and to shape its culture |
K1,K2, K3, K4 S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 2 contribute to the effective management of the church, including the implementation of its vision and strategy, overseeing this where appropriate |
K1, K2, K3, K4 S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 3 make preparation for and lead worship at a wide range of services, both regular and those marking particular occasions (such as Christmas or Easter and events in the local church's life or the community) and services marking life events such as births, marriages and deaths |
K5, K6, K7, K3 S10, S7, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 4 preach at a wide range of services, both regular and those marking particular occasions (such as Christmas or Easter and events in the local church's life or the community) and services marking life events such as births, marriages and deaths |
K6, K3, K5, K7 S2, S5, S6, S7, S9, S10 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 5 supervise, manage and support both volunteers and paid staff |
K1, K2, K4 S1, S4, S5, S8 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 6 participate in meetings within the church and in the community, often chairing or taking a leading role in those meetings - these meetings may relate to any other aspect of the role |
K1, K2, K4 S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 7 offer pastoral care within both the church and the local community, for example to those seeking guidance in making life choices or looking for support in times of illness or bereavement or stressful circumstances |
K8, K4, K9, K10 S11, S12, S8 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 8 enable anyone interested in exploring or developing faith to do so, whether or not they are currently members of the church, through offering individual counsel and activities for groups of various sizes, and making use of a range of means to communicate |
K4, K5, K6, K7 S13, S14, S15, S8, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 9 represent their church in interaction with the wider community, including acting to promote the wellbeing of the locality and beyond |
K6, K11 S16, S7, S9 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 10 engage in personal prayer and spiritual practices |
K5, K7 S17, S18, S19 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
Duty 11 Maintain their own personal and professional development through ongoing training, study and reflective practice. In order to continually enhance their understanding and practice of faith and ministry. |
K5, K6, K7 S13, S17, S19, S20 B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 |
English and Maths qualifications
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Mandatory qualification: Bachelors degree with honours in theology and ministry
Level of qualification: 6 (integrated degree)
Occupational Level: 6
Duration (months): 36
Review: This standard will be reviewed after three years.
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