Rector

The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Prattville, Alabama, seeks a rector to lead with pastoral care, preaching rooted in the lectionary, and a collaborative style with the vestry.

We are a parish shaped by prayer, worship, and mutual care, welcoming all who seek a church home, with Anglican tradition expressed through thoughtful liturgy and service. The rector will guide ministries and administration with integrity, humility, and vision, supporting families and encouraging a shared sense of calling as

Job description

Job Title Rector

Name of church or organization St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Job Location Prattville, AL

Position Type Clergy

Full-time / Part-time Full-time

Job Description St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Prattville, Alabama, is a parish shaped by prayer, sustained by worship, and rooted in a long-standing commitment to the life of the Church. We are a congregation where people are known, worship is central, and relationships are formed over time through shared faith and service. Our life together is grounded in Anglican tradition and expressed through thoughtful liturgy, mutual care, and an open-hearted welcome to all who seek a church home. Whether lifelong Episcopalians or those discovering the Church for the first time, individuals and families find space here to belong, grow, and serve.

As St. Mark’s enters this season of discernment, we do so with gratitude for our shared life and hope for the future. We seek a rector who will join us in faithful leadership and shared ministry, trusting the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We hope to be led by a priest who is attentive to pastoral care and committed to preaching that is rooted in the lectionary while speaking clearly to the realities of daily life. We value sermons that are thoughtful, relatable, and spiritually nourishing. St. Mark’s desires a rector who leads with integrity, humility, and kindness, and who brings energy and vision to parish life. Working collaboratively with the vestry, our next rector will help guide ministries and administration with clarity and purpose, supporting families and encouraging a shared sense of calling among all members.

Parish Profile available here

Application Process If you feel called to this position, please send your letter of interest, your Vocational Hub Profile, and your resume to the Canon to the Ordinary, the Rev. Katie Pearson, at [e-mail].