General Assembly wishes to appoint a United Reformed Church minister to serve as Southern Synod Moderator from September 2026 or shortly afterwards.

 Southern Synod is seeking an inspirational leader to serve as our next Moderator. This is an opportunity to guide and support churches across this geographically diverse Synod in southern England, as we live out our strategy to renew, reimagine and reorder our Synod life.

You’ll provide spiritual and pastoral oversight across the Synod. By working alongside officers, committees, enthusiastic, collaborative staff, and local churches, you will encourage mission, discipleship and growth. You’ll lead the implementation of our Synod strategy, support ministers and church members, and represent us in wider church and ecumenical settings.

Key responsibilities include: overseeing the provision of pastoral care of ministers and churches; chairing Synod meetings; and building and maintaining our strong ecumenical relationships.

As a URC Minister of Word and Sacraments, you will have experience of a variety of URC practice; you will have a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the insight to know when to lead and when to let others lead. You will bring theological insight, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and encourage others. You will have the skills to hold in unity the diversity of the church and the varied communities in which we serve.

• Full time, seven-year termed appointment
• URC Minister’s stipend
• Nomination Closing Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
• Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 1 May 2026
• Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026