District NPNP Lead Posts

• Share your knowledge and understanding of the vision for New Places for New People (NPNPs) and its importance in supporting low-income communities? Why is it important?
• Describe a time when you led a team in creating and implementing a vision. How did you ensure the team's commitment to the vision?
• How would you approach the process of supporting others in discerning a vision for NPNPs in different circuits?

• How would you communicate the vision and process for NPNPs to diverse groups within the district, especially those experiencing poverty?
• Describe your experience working with multiple stakeholders (e.g., District Leadership Team, NPNP Team, community organisers). How do you build and maintain these relationships?

• What strategies would you use to identify where a new Christian community could begin?
• How have you previously accompanied and supported new communities or community based activities during their early stages of development?

• How would you support the faith formation and discipleship of children, young people, and adults within NPNPs?
• What methods would you use to create a pioneer community of practice and support ongoing learning and development?

• How do you ensure good governance practices (such as safeguarding and volunteer support)?
• Describe a time when you provided induction and training for new leaders or stakeholders. What was the outcome?

• How would you liaise with the Connexional NPNP team and other partners to develop a local expression of the Methodist Pioneer Pathways.
• Describe your experience in participating in networks or training opportunities. How did these experiences enhance your ability to lead?

• Why are you passionate about the New Places for New People initiative? What personal experiences or values drive your commitment to this work?
• In what ways do you think your unique skills and experiences will contribute to the success of NPNPs and the Church at the Margins (CAM) programme?

Give an example of a time when you identified and implemented measures to improve safeguarding practices within a community setting?

How did you engage others to ensure safeguarding was understood and implemented effectively?

How would you promote and sustain best practices for governance within a New Christian community?

Can you share an example of a time when you faced challenges, such as conflict or disengagement, within a community setting?

What do you see as the key factors in achieving conflict transformation within a Christian community?

1. Imagine you are presenting the vision for NPNP/CAM to the district synod alongside three pioneers from the district. Present an outline of a 75 min session which includes a high level of participation from synod members (10mins).
2. You have been asked by a Superintendent to lead a circuit mission day to inspire people with a vision for NPNP/CAM. The Superintendent has told you both lay and ordained colleagues are feeling very tired by all the demands upon their time. The circuit is in a rural and financially struggling community. Present an outline of the day, include how and why you would use the time given.

• You have been asked to write a one -page introduction about yourself and the work of NPNP in preparation for the Superintendents meeting. Write a concise introduction, within 200-300 words.
• You have received an email from a circuit steward in a rural area who is concerned about the resources allocated to NPNP and is questioning where the money is for the existing church. Write an email responding to their concerns, within 200-300 words.

Basic budget template

The NPNP district lead funding is scheduled to begin in September 2025.

The salary is fixed at £18.5k for 18.5 hours for this role to provide consistency across the Connexion.

The Connexional NPNP team will be ready to provide support and guidance to accompany each district through the appointment process through shared conversations. Once an individual is appointed, the funding can be drawn down.

The funding for this role is for the basic salary costs only – £18.5k per annum from 2025-2032. The funding will be released annually providing someone is in the appointed role.

The GfA funding includes an annual uprating by 3% from year 2 onwards, enabling an annual 3% increase of the salary by the district. Districts are responsible for all other additional on-costs (e.g. NI and Pension contributions, work-related expenses, provision of IT and a contribution to training).

As the employer, the district can choose to pay more from their own funds. If districts chose to pay less, then they will receive a commensurately reduced rate of funding.

If an ordained person is in this role, the district will receive £18.5k for 18.5 hours or a proportional amount for fewer hours.

The 7-year funding cycle for this post ends in 2033. We encourage all districts to begin this appointment by September 2026 to ensure they receive the full seven years of funding.

For funding to be released (initially and on an ongoing basis) for the district NPNP lead the following form must be completed annually: Notification and release of funding

Initial onboarding with Connexional colleagues

• Introduction to the Connexional NPNP team, Director of New Churches, Pioneering and Church Planting Officer, Church at the Margins Officer and Mission Funding Officer. And knowledge of how to contact them to arrange meetings locally.
• Overview of the Methodist Conference God for All report.
• Introduction to the NPNP Guide, especially fruitfulness markers.
• Training on pioneering and mission strategy, including Beginning a New Place for New People and Beginning a Church at the Margins taster sessions and courses.
• Evangelism training, including experiencing a festival at some point in the future.
• Undersanding of NPNP/CAM Funding.
• Overview of the Connexional network of NPNP leads and monthly (2nd Monday of each month 9.15-10.15am) online network meetings.
• Commitment to Connexional network - annual gathering, monthly online gathering (2nd Monday of each month 9.15-10.15).
• Introduction to Methodist Pioneering Pathways.
• Awareness of the importance of safeguarding, governance, and volunteer support.
• Confidence with Connexional NPNP training and support resources, with a view to delivering the taster sessions locally.
• Introduction to Connexional FRCO officer Kerry Scarlett and commitment to engage with FRCO training.
• Connect with a coach, contact Emma Nash to facilitate this

• Supporting individuals/contexts to discern God’s vision for a new community.
• Moving from vision to action
• Prioritising 1-2-1’s and developing relationships as a priority in activities/programmes and especially people experiencing poverty.
• Developing a pioneer community of practice
• Development of pioneers learning & practice
• Discovering new pioneers
• Faith formation and discipleship of adults, children and young people
• Evaluation tools and practices

Monthly online NPNP Lead gathering (2nd Monday 9.15-10.15):

10th November

8th December

12th January 2026

9th February

9th March

13th April

11th May

8th June

13th July

Annual team day.