Vicar for a Four-Church Benefice - Growth & Outreach

Church of England; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vicarage provided

Job summary

The Church of England seeks a new Incumbent for the Benefice of Sittingbourne St Michael with Murston, Bapchild and Tonge. The role leads worship, prayer, and mission across four churches, forming a new benefice with shared identity while honouring local character.

The post involves safeguarding, governance and collaborative ministry within a Diocese framework. Applicants should be ordained in the Church of England, with experience in multi-parish ministry or revitalisation, and a track record

Qualifications

• Prayerful and grounded in faith, able to lead others into worship and discipleship.
• Collaborative and self-aware leadership, open to different views and challenge.
• Visionary governance to discern priorities and move from aspiration to action.
• Able to recognise and release gifts of others to build shared ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the benefice in prayer, worship and spiritual growth
• Grow holiness and numbers through relationships, teaching and outreach
• Develop schools ministry, civic connections and engage with local communities
• Draw parishes into a shared benefice life with healthy governance and decision-making
• Oversee care of listed and historic church buildings as places of worship and community
• Model sustainable ministry with a focus on safeguarding and healthy boundaries

Skills

Prayerful leadership

Collaborative leadership

Visionary leadership

Strong communications

Education

Ordination in Church of England

Job description

The Church of England seeks a new Incumbent for the Benefice of Sittingbourne St Michael with Murston, Bapchild and Tonge. The role leads worship, prayer, and mission across four churches, forming a new benefice with shared identity while honouring local character.

The post involves safeguarding, governance and collaborative ministry within a Diocese framework. Applicants should be ordained in the Church of England, with experience in multi-parish ministry or revitalisation, and a track record