Incumbent – Christ Church, Alsager Full ‑ time appointment The lively and growing fellowship of Christ Church, Alsager is seeking a new incumbent to lead their congregation in ministry and mission. Alsager boasts a range of good schools, both primary and secondary, making it a great place for families. Christ Church is at the heart of the community and is a lively, Bible ‑ based evangelical parish church, joyfully open to the work of the Holy Spirit and deeply committed to growing God’s Kingdom. They welcome people of all ages and at all stages and place a strong emphasis on worship, shared life, and mission to the community. They are blessed with strong and fruitful children’s, youth and families work, a gifted and committed staff and lay leadership team. New areas of their shared ministry are bearing exciting fruit, and they are prayerfully seeking a vicar who will share their vision, love their people, and lead them with faith and confidence into the next season of growth and adventure with God.
The parish are praying for a woman or man of God who is:
* A prayerful and humble follower of Jesus Christ, grounded in Scripture, with the ability to teach and preach God’s Word in ways that connect with people’s lived experience
* Spirit ‑ led and reflective, with a lived, daily faith that inspires others to grow into who God has created them to be
* A caring pastor who values every person as a unique child of God and nurtures the church as a loving family of all ages
* Committed to pastoral care across all stages of life
* A servant ‑ leader with emotional intelligence and proven ability to lead, mentor and empower staff, lay leaders and volunteers
* Visible, present and strategic, able to listen well and to lead the church confidently, discerning what to continue, start or change for greater fruitfulness
* Is able to inspire our congregation to live out their faith in everyday life.
* Has a demonstrable commitment to fostering a strong and effective safeguarding culture in the parish.
Accommodation is offered in a large four-bed detached Vicarage. It is situated just two minutes' walk from the Church and within walking distance of Alsager High School and several of the local primary schools. We will particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. Applicants are required to submit relevant safeguarding training certificates with their applications. - Closing date: Sunday 7th June - Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th June - Interviews: Friday 26th June The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We will not shortlist candidates unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post. Candidates are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.