Team Rector

New Wine; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Cheltenham is seeking an exceptional Team Rector to lead our large, vibrant church. The post will oversee the Team Ministry and a sizeable staff, shaping vision, strategy and healthy church culture for a new season of growth.

The successful candidate will be ordained in the UK with a current DBS and safeguarding training, be Spirit-filled and an excellent communicator, and contribute to the life of the Diocese and Deanery.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years ordained experience in the UK.
• Current DBS and safeguarding training up to date.
• Experience leading ministry in a large church.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Team Ministry and a large staff team, setting direction for growth.
• Lead in discerning fresh vision and strategy for a new season, and steward healthy church culture.
• Communicate effectively and lead ministry with spiritual conviction and integrity.
• Contribute to the life of the Diocese and Deanery.

Skills

Leading large church

Strategic planning

Discipleship

Communication

Spirit-led ministry

Team leadership

Education

Ordained ministry (UK)

Job description

Trinity is a large, vibrant, charismatic evangelical Anglican church working in close partnership with St Paul’s, as two distinct churches with a shared spiritual DNA and missional vision. The churches are diverse, multi-generational and growing, with a wide reach. The Bishop, Patronage Board and PCCs are looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced candidate to be the senior leader at Trinity and to oversee the Team Ministry and large staff team. The next Team Rector will be a man or woman who:

Responsibilities

• Is passionate about Jesus and making disciples & loves God’s word and presence
• Is a wise, mature, courageous and humble leader of leaders and familiar with the dynamics and challenges of leading a large church
• Can lead in discerning fresh vision and strategy for a new season of growth and can steward healthy church culture which is
• Spirit-filled, creative and safe
• Is an excellent communicator and has significant experience of leading ministry in the power of the Spirit
• Will contribute to the life of the Diocese and Deanery

Applicants must have at least 3 years ordained experience in the UK, a current DBS and evidence of up to date safeguarding training.

Trinity Cheltenham is a large, vibrant, charismatic church in the heart of Cheltenham. Our vision is to make committed followers of Jesus who change communities and nations for God.

We are a lively, welcoming church community, drawn from across Cheltenham and beyond, called to be a spiritual well, prioritising the presence of God and encounter with Him. We connect with people of all ages and backgrounds—including many aged 18–34, alongside significant numbers of young people and children.