Mission-Driven Vicar for Walker Parish

Church of England; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England is seeking a full-time stipendiary priest to serve as Vicar of Walker Christ Church, Walker, Newcastle. The role involves mission, preaching, pastoral leadership and worship within a tight-knit urban parish on the River Tyne, with support from colleagues across six parishes.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about regeneration, skilled in communicating with diverse communities, and capable of building new membership and links with schools and local groups.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for mission in areas of regeneration and diverse communities.
• Will teach and preach the Christian faith and help share that faith with joy and courage.
• Is a good communicator who can inspire and lead pastorally, spiritually and in worship.
• Is friendly, approachable and responsive to the needs and culture of the local community.
• Can develop ways of bringing in new members and engage with young people and families.
• Able to take forward ideas and initiatives, including work with local schools and partner parishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and proclaim the Christian faith within Walker Christ Church and the wider parish community.
• Provide pastoral care, spiritual leadership and worship leadership for the congregation.
• Develop links with local schools, community groups and the MINE Group of Churches.
• Work collaboratively with stipendiary and lay colleagues across six parishes in Walker, Byker and Walkergate.

Job description

The Church of England is seeking a full-time stipendiary priest to serve as Vicar of Walker Christ Church, Walker, Newcastle. The role involves mission, preaching, pastoral leadership and worship within a tight-knit urban parish on the River Tyne, with support from colleagues across six parishes.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about regeneration, skilled in communicating with diverse communities, and capable of building new membership and links with schools and local groups.