BUSHBURY - TEAM VICAR

NEW VINE LIMITED; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW VINE LIMITED is seeking a Team Vicar to shepherd St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill—three churches that prioritise the Spirit and the Word. You will lead a shared mission, preach faithfully, and foster growth across a connected parish.

The role emphasises evangelism, discipleship and collaborative leadership within a supportive team, with a strong community focus and regular prayerful discernment.

Qualifications

• Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
• Is outward-looking, able to see and join in with what God is doing in the community.
• Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
• Greatly values promoting God's Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
• Can work collaboratively, helping to shape vision across a team parish.
• Is committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead three churches in a team parish.
• Shape evangelism, discipleship and growth.
• Promote God's Word through preaching and teaching.
• Develop lay leadership and ministry.
• Collaborate with Team Rector and archdeacon for vision.

Skills

Church leadership

Preaching

Discipleship

Team collaboration

Outreach

Job description

Bushbury - Team Vicar

We are seeking a Team Vicar to lead St James, Fordhouses and The Good Shepherd, Low Hill - two charismatic evangelical churches that recognise the priority of the Spirit and the Word and are eager to grow.

This is a significant opportunity to help shape the next season of evangelism, discipleship and growth, building on strong community connections.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
• Is outward-looking, able to see and join in with what God is doing in the community.
• Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
• Greatly values promoting God's Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
• Can work collaboratively, helping to shape vision across a team parish.
• Is committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

We Offer

• A supportive team ministry with three churches working closely together.
• Encouraging signs of spiritual hunger in the community.
• Committed and developing lay leadership.
• A deep desire to see God move by His Spirit supported by regular and lively prayer.
• Administrative support and a collaborative Team Rector.

All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Enquiries

Please contact the Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven. Liz Jackson on 01543 622590 or email

and the Team Rector: The Revd Dr Ian Poole on 07932 120957 or email

Closing Date

25 September 2026

Familiarisation Day

21 October 2026

Interviews

28 October 2026