Interim Associate Rector: Pastoral Leadership & Growth

The Church Of England; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vicarage provided

Job summary

The Church Of England seeks a gifted leader to take primary operational and pastoral leadership of St Mary's, Chipping Norton. Working with the Team Rector, you will care for the congregation, grow Small Groups and lay leadership, and help lay strong foundations for future growth.

We offer a warm staff team, a well-appointed four-bedroom vicarage, and an outward-facing mission focus through The Branch. This 3-year appointment is DBS-required and ends with a new phase of service.

Qualifications

• Pastoral leadership and care for a church congregation.
• Experience building teams and pastoral structures.
• Ability to preach faithfully and lead worship.
• Proven ability to develop outreach and mission initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, visible pastoral oversight and care for the St Mary's congregation.
• Help lead and develop Small Groups, lay teams, and newcomer welcome and integration as we Live in God's Love.
• Preach faithfully and share in leading worship across the Benefice.
• Champion our integrated approach to mission through The Branch, our community outreach hub.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Team development

Public speaking

Worship leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

The Church Of England seeks a gifted leader to take primary operational and pastoral leadership of St Mary's, Chipping Norton. Working with the Team Rector, you will care for the congregation, grow Small Groups and lay leadership, and help lay strong foundations for future growth.

We offer a warm staff team, a well-appointed four-bedroom vicarage, and an outward-facing mission focus through The Branch. This 3-year appointment is DBS-required and ends with a new phase of service.