Vicar for Mission & Community Transformation

The Church Of England; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church Of England is accepting applications for a full-time Vicar of Walker Christ Church, a single urban parish on the River Tyne east of Newcastle city centre. This role is part of the Mission Initiative Newcastle East Bishop’s Mission Order, with collaboration across six parishes in Walker, Byker and Walkergate.

The post requires leadership in preaching, worship and mission, with a focus on engaging diverse communities, developing links with schools and families, and inviting new members

Qualifications

• Has a passion for mission in areas of regeneration and diverse communities, able to build on community partnerships and initiatives
• Will teach and preach the Christian faith and help us to share that faith and serve God with joy and courage
• Is a good communicator able to inspire and lead us both pastorally and spiritually and in worship
• Is friendly, approachable and committed to responding to the needs and culture of the local community
• Is able to develop ways of bringing in new members into the congregation and to develop links with young people and families in the area
• Is able to take forward ideas and initiatives, especially in working with the local schools, the MINE Group of Churches and the wider Deanery.

Job description

The Church Of England is accepting applications for a full-time Vicar of Walker Christ Church, a single urban parish on the River Tyne east of Newcastle city centre. This role is part of the Mission Initiative Newcastle East Bishop’s Mission Order, with collaboration across six parishes in Walker, Byker and Walkergate.

The post requires leadership in preaching, worship and mission, with a focus on engaging diverse communities, developing links with schools and families, and inviting new members