Ground Level is a registered Umbrella Body with the Disclosure and Barring Service. This means that we process DBS checks on behalf of organisations, Primarily for Churches in our Network.  A DBS Check (formerly a CRB check) is a means of supplying an organisation with information to make safer recruitment decisions. 

There are four different types of checks that you could apply for.

• Basic (Anyone - This check is helpful if the role you want to check is not eligible for an enhanced disclosure)
• Standard (Specific roles such as Court Personnel, Financial Bankers) 
• Enhanced/ Enhanced with a Barred list check (Specific roles around supervision for Children and Young people/ Vulnerable adults)

A basic check will reveal any unspent convictions and/or cautions.

An enhanced disclosure with no barred list check will still reveal spent and unspent convictions, along with any other relevant information but will not tell you if an applicant has been barred from that workforce.

An enhanced disclosure with barred list check will reveal the same information along with if the applicant has been barred from working with children or vulnerable adults

Please use the form below to submit an Application form request.

When you submit an application request to us this will be reviewed to ensure it is eligible and submitted at the correct level of check, once reviewed you will receive an email confirming an application form has been dispatched and further instructions for validating an applicants identity. 

Here at Ground Level we want to see all of those involved in any leadership capacity supported, resourced and cared for. At Awaken 2023 we began gathering Team Leaders from various ministry areas, since then we've been developing 'Team Leader Cohorts' - groupings of team leaders from across the Family of Churches who wish to connect with each other for mutual encouragement, support and resourcing. 

These groupings will include 

• A Relational Connection with others from the same ministry area, including prayer, sharing of ideas, wisdom and collaboration - facilitated by a dedicated communication group. 
• Opportunities for sharing resources and best practice 
• Gatherings for inspiration, equipping and connection - hosted for some cohorts through dedicated spaces at the Ground Level Leaders Conference & Awaken.

Worship Leaders

Childrens Leaders

Alpha Team Leaders

Community Transformation

Youth Leaders

Tech Team Leaders

Administration

Small Missional Church Communities

If you would like to get involved in a cohort for your ministry area we would love to invite you to join our Whatsapp Community. Please fill in the form below and  once you have been accepted you will be added to the group you seleced.

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The information available and documents may only be used in the following circumstances: 

1. To use the document templates for information or personal and/or church use.
2. To copy, modify, adapt, merge, translate, disassemble or create a new works based upon the whole or any part of the documents.
3. These documents may only be reproduced by church leaders in order to train volunteers and staff from their own churches.

Exemptions and Restrictions 

The permitted use is subject to the following exemptions and restrictions: 

2.1. You will not sell any of the documents to third parties. 

2.2. You will not distribute any of the templates, information or other items contained in the documents to third parties free of charge. (If other churches would like to use the documents, please refer them back to the website where they may download their own copy or make a document request). 

Ownership 

Ground Level shall at all times retain ownership of the documents save for any new documents that are created and completed within the permission granted in 1.2. Except where ownership belongs to another party.. 

Changes to the website 

We reserve the right to change the website; the documents and these terms and conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the terms and conditions from the first time you use the website following the changes. 

Law and Jurisdiction 

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales, any dispute relating to these terms and conditions will fall within these jurisdictions. 

Disclaimer 

This disclaimer is part of these terms and conditions. 

The information provided by ‘Ground Level’ on ‘groundlevel.org.uk’ website is not a substitute for professional advice and is produced for general informational and training purposes only. All information provided on the website is provided in good faith however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the website or on the websites that you are able to link to through this site. The insertion of any links does not necessarily insinuate an endorsement or a recommendation of the views stated within them. 

Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of legal advice. The use or reliance of any information contained on this site is solely at your own risk. 

Under no circumstance shall we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the site or reliance on any information provided on the site. 

Ground Level takes reasonable steps to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate and up to date. 

If you have any questions concerning the use of these document templates, forms or other items made available by Ground Level please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Ground Level recognise that Leadership well-being is vitally important so we've teamed up with some trusted counsellors and therapists who are able to support you in this area. This team are able to offer free assessments to those in the Network, advice and direction for those dealing with mental health challenges in their congregations and training for Leaders and Teams.

To access any of these services please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page.

We work with a range of Counsellors, Therapists and Trainers who we know and trust to support you.

These services are fulfilled by external providers, while Ground Level is happy to recommend and refer to these services Ground Level doesn't endorse or take responsibility for them and makes no guarantee for the quality of the services delivered. Leaders and Churches should carry out their own diligence before engaging their services. Ground Level has no commercial interest or benefit relating to this recommendation. By providing your information on the contact form below you give Ground Level authority to pass your personal information onto the service providers mentioned above. Following the transfer of your data no record of your information will be retained by Ground Level in association with this service. The service provider will process your data in line with their own Privacy Policy, a copy of which is available upon request.

If you would like to access any of these services or for more information please complete the form below and one of the wellbeing team will get back to you.

All submissions are handled in the strictest confidence and will only be viewed by members of the wellbeing team.

Coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires leaders to maximise their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.

We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, leading you to greater personal and professional fulfilment.

If you would like to access any of these services or for more information please contact us and one of the team will get back to you. 

Our Regions are the heartbeat of connection and care across the Network. Each Region is led by a dedicated team, focused on supporting pastors personally and strengthening the unity we have together. Through regular gatherings and intentional relationships, we make sure every church stays linked to the Network and all we share together.

Regional Leaders and gatherings invest directly in churches to help them grow, thrive, and stay healthy. Their role is all about building momentum: raising great leaders, equipping God’s people, and fostering environments where churches and leaders flourish.

Everything we do in Regions is fueled by our shared vision—to be a movement of churches advancing God’s kingdom everywhere—and driven by our mission: creating healthy churches, developing great leaders, and equipping God’s people.

If you would like to visit one of our Ground Level churches then use our find a Church page to find the nearest church to you.

Have you a calling from God to lead in His church?

Have you the support and recognition from your church?

Then this course is for you. Whether a seasoned leader or just starting the journey of leadership

The Leadership Engine Training Year has run for Eight years and has trained and equipped over 200 leaders, many of whom are now in senior church leadership roles.  Our VISION is to see NEW & EXISTING leaders equipped & released to serve God & HIS Kingdom: Sound in their theology, Strong in their character, Secure in their gifting and Stepping into their missional purpose.

Launch Weekend

Six Further Course Modules

In Church Mentoring

Home Study Activities

Year ONE is open to anyone in a leadership role or an aspiring leader within a church setting (minimum of 20 applicants to go ahead).  Year TWO is open to anyone in a senior leadership role in a church (leadership team, responsible for a ministry or department, etc) and we highly recommend you have either completed Year ONE or a similar level of theological training (minimum of 10 applicants to go ahead).  Year ONE and TWO will run concurrently (same dates, same locations). 

Bookings have now closed for this year.