Part-Time Parish Leader with Rectory (Anglo-Catholic)

Diocese of Chester; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rectory included (4 bedrooms)

Friendly church family

Volunteer team support

Historic church dating to 1304

Job summary

The Anglican parish of St Martin's, Ashton Upon Mersey, seeks a part-time incumbent to lead with warmth and a passion for sacramental ministry. You will be a pastor and a leader who values collaboration with lay ministries and volunteers within a friendly, welcoming Anglo-Catholic tradition.

The post offers a four-bedroom rectory and a strong team, with opportunities to sustain worship in a historic church dating back to 1304, while engaging with the local community and schools near Manchester.

Qualifications

• Pastoral leadership within an Anglo-Catholic parish.
• Commitment to pastoral work from cradle to grave.
• Ability to nurture lay ministry and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and sacramental life in the parish.
• Develop and support lay ministry and volunteers.
• Oversee resources, buildings and parish planning.

Skills

Anglo-Catholic identity

Pastoral care

Collaborative leadership

Worship leadership

Job description

The Anglican parish of St Martin's, Ashton Upon Mersey, seeks a part-time incumbent to lead with warmth and a passion for sacramental ministry. You will be a pastor and a leader who values collaboration with lay ministries and volunteers within a friendly, welcoming Anglo-Catholic tradition.

The post offers a four-bedroom rectory and a strong team, with opportunities to sustain worship in a historic church dating back to 1304, while engaging with the local community and schools near Manchester.