Priest

Anglican; Barriere; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural church community in Thompson-Nicola Regional District is looking for a full-time Ordained Minister to lead worship and sacramental duties in a shared ministry setting involving three denominations. This position invites a passionate and talented individual, particularly newly ordained ministers, to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. The role emphasizes collaboration within an established ecumenical ministry, enriching the spiritual life of the community.

Qualifications

• Must be an ordained priest/pastor/minister from the specified denominations.
• Candidates should be licensable in Anglican, United, or Lutheran churches.
• Must show evidence of good standing in their denomination.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and sacramental ministry.
• Work collaboratively within an ecumenical shared ministry setting.
• Provide mentoring and support to parishioners.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for rural ministry

Ability to lead worship and sacramental ministry

Education

Seminary training

Job description

Territory of the People Anglican Church

The Bishop of the Territory of the People is seeking to appoint an Ordained Minister for the position of full-time priest/pastor/minister for the North Thompson Ecumenical Shared Ministry a two-point shared ministry in Clearwater and Barriere BC, (the United Church of Canada, Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada). Candidates must be eligible to be licensed with one of the three denominations noted. Only ministry personnel from the three denominations may apply and the selection will be based on denomination practices by the joint leadership team.

The setting for this ecumenical shared ministry is in the heart of the interior of BC. Our back yard is an outdoor oasis with mountains, rivers and stunning views. We may be small, but the quality of life and an enthusiastic two-point parish eagerly await your arrival. We seek a seminary trained, ordained priest/pastor/minister who is a gifted leader with a heart and passion for working within a rural Shared Ministry setting or is willing to learn! This would be an excellent opportunity for a newly ordained person who is seeking to strengthen their formation and ministry skills. Shared Ministry/Ecumenical communities are becoming increasingly an important model for ministry in the church. We are a well-established shared ministry that has been together for many years. This individual will lead worship and sacramental ministry under permission of all three denominations.

Ministry Personnel from any of the sponsoring denominations are encouraged to apply and show evidence they are in good standing in their own denomination. Denominational representatives will work together to select the most suitable candidate and will provide mentoring from the appropriate denominations.

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