Associate Rector/ Congregational Pastor

We are seeking an Associate Rector to join our team to lead the StNicholas@eleven congregation.

Responsibilities

To collaborate with the Word Ministry Team to fulfil the Vision of the church with particular responsibility to lead the StNicholas@11 congregation (one church/ four congregations model). Please see Job Description for more details

Required skills

An ordained Church of England minister who has a passion and love for Jesus with experience of full time Christian ministry in parish or other relevant situation A spiritual and prayerful man of strong personal faith, who will engage with and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds A conservative evangelical, committed to the authority of scripture, with a passion for the gospel and for drawing people to the Lord Jesus Christ A teacher who faithfully and powerfully preaches God's word and communicates clearly and effectively in a congregational setting, in small groups, in one-to-one settings and who is able to connect and interact with people of strong faith and none A humble leader who is enthusiastic about working collaboratively within the staff team, with the PCC and with other lay members of the church family A pastor who is friendly, approachable and compassionate, especially when dealing with the vulnerable and those in need of pastoral support A pastor who is passionate about mission and outreach, to help the congregation and church family to engage with those in our parish and beyond A leader who has the desire and ability to disciple and develop those in the church family A leader who is IT-literate and realistic about time management and work-life balance

Other

Full details are in the Job Description and Parish Profile, which can be downloaded from the 'Vacancies' section of the Diocesan website: https://www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancies They are also available on the St Nicholas website: www.stnicholas-sevenoaks.org For an informal conversation with the Rector, Angus MacLeay, prior to application, please email the Rector's PA in the first instance: RectorsPA@stnicholassevenoaks.org Applications via Pathways using the following link: https://www.cofepathways.org/ Closing date for applications: 22nd June 2025 Provisional dates for parish visits: 7th July 2025 Interviews will be held on: 8th July 2025