Vicar - Benefice of St Mark, Barrow

Diocese of Carlisle; Penrith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive congregation

Supportive colleagues

Diocesan team support

Vision for Barrow

Job summary

St Mark’s Barrow, Barrow-in-Furness, seeks a Christ-centered Minister to advance mission and evangelism within the town. You will lead church engagement, support the Rising Faith Barrow Programme as part of the Cumbrian Way, and develop a long-term strategy for town centre chaplaincy in Barrow.

The role offers a full-time stipendics post with strong diocesan support and a commitment to serving the poorest in the town, with closing dates and interview timelines provided by the Diocese of Carlisle.

Qualifications

• Clergy with a Christ-centered, outward-focused approach.
• Track record in mission and evangelism within local community.
• Experience in church leadership and engaging with wider community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the church's vision for 'The Cumbrian Way' and Barrow initiative.
• Develop and implement a strategy for town centre chaplaincy in Barrow.
• Collaborate with diocesan teams to support outreach and revitalisation.

Skills

Mission & evangelism

Church leadership

Community engagement

Town centre chaplaincy

Job description

St Mark’s Barrow is a town-centre evangelical Anglican church in the heart of the town of Barrow in Furness.

We are seeking a Minister who will help us play our part in a wider vison for church planting and revitalisation, ‘The Cumbrian Way’.

We are looking for:A Christ-centered, outward-focused clergy person who will build on ourcontinuing ministry to the poorest in the town.

Who has a track record of mission and evangelism, Church leadership andengagement with the wider community. Who will work with colleagues to help deliver the Rising Faith BarrowProgramme as part of the ‘Cumbrian Way’. Who will develop a strategy for town centre chaplaincy in Barrow.

What we offer:

• A supportive congregation who are committed to reaching Barrow with thegospel
• Supportive colleagues who you will work alongside
• A fully supportive Diocesan Team
• An exciting vison for this most special of Cumbrian towns

Additional information

This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 from April 2026)

Closing datefor Applications:27th November 2026 9am

Interviews: 16th December2026

For an informal conversation about this role, please contactArchdeacon Vernon Ross(Tel: [phone] – Email: [e-mail])

Carlisle Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.