Leadership and Formation Year

Raising set-apart leaders for God’s glory and the world’s good

The Lord’s Hill Leadership and Formation Year is a one year scheme, with a focus on raising up set-apart leaders for God’s glory and the world’s good. The LFY is aimed at people wanting to spend a year focused on their discipleship formation, leadership development, and vocational calling. It includes ministry experience, theological input, community engagement, and lots of fun!

Our hope for those on the Lord’s Hill Leadership and Formation Year is to:

  • Grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus: Being with him, becoming like him, and doing the things he did.

  • Become equipped for mission and ministry in Lord’s Hill Church and across our city.

  • Develop a sense of calling and vocation.

There will be opportunities to take part in theological and discipleship training in both group and classroom format, as well as develop the knowledge and skills needed for the ministry you are exploring.

The LFY is run in conjuction with Saint Mary’s Church and you will spend Mondays and Tuesday mornings alongside those on the LFY who are based at Saint Mary’s. There are also several connection points across the year with the wider HTB Network.

Application information can be found below, the deadline to apply is 31st March 2026.

If you have any questions please contact: lfy@lordshill.church

Following the way of Jesus,
playing our part in the renewal of the city

Information

  • If successful through the interview phases you will be enrolled as a non-paid volunteer with your week looking like:

    • Monday morning staff team meeting at Lord’s Hill followed by 4 hours of teaching at Saint Mary’s alongside the LFY cohort.

    • Tuesday morning joint staff meeting at Saint Mary’s followed by office working at Lord’s Hill in your ministry area and wider church life.

    • Wednesdays (daytime and some evenings) - planning and delivering sessions in your ministry area.

    • Sunday mornings (and some afternoon/evenings) serving at Lord’s Hill Church.

    We would encourage you to find a part-time job alongside the scheme.

  • The LFY will begin on Monday 7th September 2026 and run through until the 31st July 2027 after the church summer festival, Focus.

    You will need to be available for a selection of key dates around Christmas and Easter, as well as:

    Summit - Mon-Wed residential in January 2027.
    Accelerate - Mondays in Feb/March 2027
    Leadership Conference - Mon-Tues early May Bank Holiday 2027
    Focus - Last weekend of July 2027.

  • The LFY is a volunteer scheme (not employment) and whilst the scheme is free to take part in, we encourage you to get a part-time job alongside.

    All travel, training, and accommodation and food for residentials is fully covered by the scheme.

    You will also be provided with office space, a laptop, and a mentor to guide and develop you through the year.

Apply Here