Vicar (full-time) of Orpington Christ Church
Job Title:
Vicar,Orpington Christ Church
Position type:
Clergy post
Parish Name:
Orpington Christ Church
Area:
Bromley and Bexley Archdeaconry
Work Terms:
Full-time
Applications Deadline:
02/02/2025
Interview Date:
27/02/2025
Other Information:
"Devoted to Christ; dedicated to community"
Are you being called to be our next Vicar? We are an evangelical, single parish church set in the diverse suburb of Orpington (London Borough of Bromley) near the London/Kent border. Our heart is to seek the next chapter of God's plan for our church community and for our local community.
The ideal candidate will be someone who:
• Is an inspirational leader, rooted both in the Bible and in prayer, and is open and sensitive to the work of the Holy Spirit. Further, he or she will have a pastoral heart to share the gospel in relevant and appealing ways to a changing society, nurture relationships, and encourage us to do the same.
• Is an enabler, encourager and a good communicator, but also a team player.
• Has experience in growing children’s and youth ministry, and in shaping and developing a vision in which we can share.
• Has a clear focus in making discipleship pathways more intentional, and is passionate about community-focused projects.
• Will inspire us to move closer to God and hear from Him about the things that He has planned for Christ Church.
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon of Bromley & Bexley about this vacancy, or if you have any questions, please contact Fiona Porter (the Archdeacon's EA) by emailing fiona.porter@rochester.anglican.org
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes. We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
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