Rector: Lead a Welcoming, Growth-Minded Parish

Diocese of Exeter; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church community in Torquay seeks a full-time Rector to lead the congregation, embrace various worship styles, and foster community engagement. The successful candidate will have a strong biblical foundation, a pastoral nature, and the ability to guide the church through change. A four-bedroom house is included as part of the position. Applications are particularly welcome from women and individuals of Global Majority heritage.

Benefits

A four-bedroom house

Supportive church team

Welcoming congregations

Responsibilities

• Lead the church through periods of change and growth.
• Encourage lay participation and engage all ages.
• Deliver Bible-based teaching effectively.

Skills

Prayerful and open to the spirit

Rooted in the Bible

Community focused

Able to lead through change

Embrace different styles of worship

Caring with a pastoral nature

Encourage growth in volunteer teams

Good communicator

Job description

A local church community in Torquay seeks a full-time Rector to lead the congregation, embrace various worship styles, and foster community engagement. The successful candidate will have a strong biblical foundation, a pastoral nature, and the ability to guide the church through change. A four-bedroom house is included as part of the position. Applications are particularly welcome from women and individuals of Global Majority heritage.