As perhaps the ultimate job with purpose, careers in the church are enjoying a second coming.
In a world of zero-hours contracts and corporate greed, doing God’s work is an increasingly attractive option for those seeking a meaningful role making a difference to communities locally and worldwide. Two factors have combined to resurrect interest in church employment.
Firstly, ageing congregations and the rapid rise in female employment means there are fewer volunteers to take on local roles. A recent study suggested the average age of the church’s worshipping community was 61, but many congregations’ members are still in employment and unable to volunteer.
With one in five churches missing people in key positions, some parishes are moving certain roles, such as management of church buildings,
