Part-Time Priest-in-Charge: Preacher & Pastor

Diopa; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Church in Pottstown is seeking a Part-Time Priest-in-Charge to serve 25 hours per week, including Sunday mornings. The priest will preach, preside at worship, plan liturgy with music and altar guild, and provide pastoral care while partnering with lay leaders for parish life.

The vestry will handle much of administration, finance, and outreach in the first year, while the priest focuses on worship, care, and leadership. Salary is $47,800, offered under a renewable annual agreement.

Qualifications

• A priest in good standing in The Episcopal Church, or in a church in full communion, eligible for license in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
• Gifts for thoughtful, grounded preaching and careful, prayerful liturgy.
• A commitment to equipping lay leaders rather than doing the work for them.
• A steady pastoral presence in times of crisis and loss.
• Healthy boundaries, and the ability to work faithfully within contracted hours.
• Willingness to share leadership collaboratively with the vestry and wardens.

Responsibilities

• Preach and preside at the Sunday Eucharist each week.
• Plan the liturgy with the musician and altar guild.
• Officiate at baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
• Support lay readers and lay worship leaders.
• Maintain a disciplined life of prayer, study, and spiritual direction.
• Keep a weekly sabbath day, which the parish will honor.
• Work with the wardens, treasurer, and administrative support on parish operations.
• Oversee the parish register and canonical records.
• Review communications and take part in financial conversations.
• Equip, support, and oversee lay teachers of children and adults.
• Offer occasional teaching as hours allow.
• Provide hospital, crisis, and end-of-life pastoral care.
• Support and supervise the pastoral care team and Eucharistic visitors.
• Attend the monthly vestry meeting and share in its discernment.
• Respond to the pastoral emergencies and unplanned needs no calendar predicts.
• These ministries will be carried mainly by lay leaders, with the priest's encouragement and occasional presence.

Skills

Preaching

Liturgy

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Boundaries

Job description

Christ Church in Pottstown is seeking a Part-Time Priest-in-Charge to serve 25 hours per week, including Sunday mornings. The priest will preach, preside at worship, plan liturgy with music and altar guild, and provide pastoral care while partnering with lay leaders for parish life.

The vestry will handle much of administration, finance, and outreach in the first year, while the priest focuses on worship, care, and leadership. Salary is $47,800, offered under a renewable annual agreement.