Rector (Stipend) - Lead Worship & Community Growth (Housing)

The Church Of England; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Church of England seeks a Rector (stipend) for the Englefield Benefice in the Bradfield Deanery. The post focuses on leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament, with a passion for excellent teaching, and making the gospel meaningful to both the church family and the wider community.

You will lead mission and ministry, build strong relationships within the church and deanery, identify and develop the gifts of the laity, and engage with the local Church of England Primary School.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament is essential.
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to make the gospel meaningful to all ages.
• Ability to lead church growth and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead us in our mission and ministry.
• Build strong relationships in the church, wider community and deanery.
• Identify and develop the gifts of the laity.
• Engage with the local Church of England Primary School and its pupils, teachers, governors and parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Teaching & preaching

Community engagement

Youth outreach

Education

Theological training

Job description

The Church of England seeks a Rector (stipend) for the Englefield Benefice in the Bradfield Deanery. The post focuses on leading the ministry of the Word and Sacrament, with a passion for excellent teaching, and making the gospel meaningful to both the church family and the wider community.

You will lead mission and ministry, build strong relationships within the church and deanery, identify and develop the gifts of the laity, and engage with the local Church of England Primary School.