Vicar of The Bridge Coventry and Priest-in-Charge of St James Fletchamstead

St James Fletchamstead & The Bridge Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant church organization in Coventry is seeking a passionate Vicar to lead St James Fletchamstead and The Bridge Coventry. The ideal candidate will have significant mission experience, be a leader of leaders, and provide inspirational teaching. Responsibilities include overseeing outreach initiatives and engaging with the local community. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive vision and mission for three distinctive churches with a rich shared history.

Qualifications

• Significant mission experience overseeing outreach initiatives.
• Ability to support staff and volunteer teams effectively.
• Deep spirituality and commitment to biblical teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cluster of three churches and support diverse teams.
• Oversee a vision for new outreach initiatives.
• Engage actively with church community life.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Mission experience

Collaboration

Job description

Vicar of The Bridge Coventry and Priest-in-Charge of St James Fletchamstead

St James Fletchamstead & The Bridge Coventry Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Description of Job

Two dynamic and growing benefices are seeking a new leader.

The Bridge Coventry (St John's Westwood & St Stephen's Canley) and St James Fletchamstead seek a passionate leader for this cluster of three distinctive churches on the vibrant south side of Coventry.

• A Leader of Leaders who can support our staff and volunteer teams.
• A leader with a deep spirituality and infectious love for Jesus who can provide good biblical teaching and prophetic insight.
• Someone with significant mission experience, ready to oversee the vision for 5 new centres of outreach in the next 10 years.
• A champion for our status as a Growing Faith Learning Hub.
• A collaborative team player able to navigate diverse theological perspectives with grace and sensitivity.
• A person who will support major building projects to make our centres mission-ready.
• They will also be committed to playing a full and active part in the life of the Deanery and Chapter.

Informal conversations very welcome with Tom Hickinbottom, Bridge Joint Council Lay Chair by email: [e-mail]

Please download our Parish Profile and application form from the Diocese of Coventry website linked below.

Please send completed application forms to Debbie Niblett (HR Officer and Archdeacons’ Administrator): [e-mail]

St James Fletchamstead & The Bridge Coventry

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

St James Fletchampstead and The Bridge Coventry (comprising St John's Westwood and St Stephen's Canley) are three lively churches with a rich, shared history and a real heart to reach the people of our communities. We are part of the Church of England in the Diocese of Coventry.