Englefield Rector (0.4Fte)

The Church Of England; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Church of England seeks a Rector (stipend) for the Englefield Benefice in the Bradfield Deanery. The post focuses on leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament, with a passion for excellent teaching, and making the gospel meaningful to both the church family and the wider community.

You will lead mission and ministry, build strong relationships within the church and deanery, identify and develop the gifts of the laity, and engage with the local Church of England Primary School.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament is essential.
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to make the gospel meaningful to all ages.
• Ability to lead church growth and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead us in our mission and ministry.
• Build strong relationships in the church, wider community and deanery.
• Identify and develop the gifts of the laity.
• Engage with the local Church of England Primary School and its pupils, teachers, governors and parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Teaching & preaching

Community engagement

Youth outreach

Education

Theological training

Job description

Rector ( stipend) for the Benefice of Englefield in the Bradfield Deanery

• Prayer and worship
• Church in the community
• Working with young people
• Building the congregation

We are looking for a Rector with experience in leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament, excellent teaching skills, the ability to make the gospel message meaningful both to our church family and those in the wider community and who will:

• Lead us in our mission and ministry
• Build strong relationships in the church, wider community and deanery
• Identify and develop the gifts of the laity
• Engage with the C of E Primary school, its pupils, teachers, governors and parents

We are committed to supporting our new priest in prayer and in practical ways. We look forward to growing under new leadership.

The Rector will live in a recently renovated detached 3-bedroom house on the with utility bills paid.