Parish Vicar for Two Churches - Growth & Discipleship

Church of England; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Church of England in Sittingbourne seeks a Vicar for Holy Trinity Sittingbourne and St Bartholomew’s Bobbing to lead worship, nurture disciples, and provide compassionate pastoral care across both parishes.

The role focuses on evangelism, children and youth ministry, collaborative leadership, safeguarding and governance, with the aim of growing faith communities and serving the local community with joy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Lead biblical, Christ-centred worship across two parishes.
• Foster a culture of disciple-making through teaching and prayer.
• Provide visible pastoral leadership including baptisms, weddings, funerals.
• Evangelise and grow church communities, welcoming newcomers.
• Collaborate with clergy and lay teams; safeguard and governance.
• Engage with schools and local community for mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and preaching that are biblically rooted and Spirit-led.
• Nurture disciples through teaching, sacraments, and small groups.
• Provide compassionate pastoral care across both parishes.
• Lead mission and outreach to reach local communities.
• Champion ministry with children, youth and families.
• Collaborate with churchwardens, PCCs and lay ministers.
• Ensure safeguarding and governance compliance.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Preaching

Pastoral care

Discipleship

Evangelism

Team collaboration

Child & youth ministry

Pastoral visitation

Community engagement

Education

Ordained priest in the Church of England

Job description

Church of England in Sittingbourne seeks a Vicar for Holy Trinity Sittingbourne and St Bartholomew’s Bobbing to lead worship, nurture disciples, and provide compassionate pastoral care across both parishes.

The role focuses on evangelism, children and youth ministry, collaborative leadership, safeguarding and governance, with the aim of growing faith communities and serving the local community with joy and integrity.