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 creatively to 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 only to ordained men who believe men and women are equal in dignity but hold different ministries.
Conversation about the post is welcomed. Please contact The Reverend Ben Wilkinson, Incumbent of St Mary’s Balderstone and Christ Church Chadderton: