Regional Co-Ordinator North England

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the organisation’s outreach.                                        

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:

o   Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational goals.

o   Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and reports.

o   Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o   Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o   Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o   Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o   Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o   Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events and campaigns.

o   Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted church and suffering Christians.

o   Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o   Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o   Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o   Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o   Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities providing resources and regular communication.

o   Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Essential:

o   Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o   Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o   Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. 

o   General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing files in the cloud).

o   Experienced in public speaking. 

o   Full driving licence