Assistant Curate (to be known as the Associate Minister) in the parish of Balderstone, St Mary. This is a three-year post. The stipend is at incumbent level, and appropriate housing will be provided by the PCC.
The Incumbent and PCC are looking for a male presbyter secure in the complementarian Evangelical tradition, able to assent to the theological principles inhabited by the Manchester Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship and the Church of England Evangelical Council. He should be enthusiastic about developing the diversity of the church, committed to leading them in mission and growth and developing work with children, young people and families in school and in church
He will:
- be a person of strong faith and sustained prayer, trusting in the Bible as the revelation of God’s grace
- be committed to a strong Safeguarding culture
- be committed to the Diocesan Mission Goals of Growing, Nurturing and Serving and the key themes of Growing Younger; Church Planting and Revitalisation; Developing Missional Leaders - Lay and Ordained; and Mission Renewal
- be purposeful about developing positive links with the Mission Community and the Deanery
- be able to creatively build on and develop a ministry among children, young people and families
- be committed to pastoral care and developing the ministries of others in this area
- be able to make Christ known to new Christians and able to deepen and develop the faith of all
- able to inspire the congregation to strengthen and develop mission to the local community
- be able to lead on, or learn about, building projects
This post is open to ordained men who affirm the equal dignity of men and women, while upholding distinct roles in ministry.
Please see the Parish Profile, Role Description, Person Specification and Diocesan Statement of Needs for full details.
Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Ben Wilkinson, Incumbent of St Mary’s Balderstone and Christ Church Chadderton:
Email: vicar.balderstone@gmail.com
Mobile: 07878806174
Applications close: Sunday, 28th September
Interviews will be on the morning of: Wednesday, 15th October