The Bishop of Birmingham with Birmingham Diocesan Trustees as Patron wishes to appoint an Interim Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Boldmere, St Michael, part of The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield.
We seek a priest who:
- Can help the building project achieve its ambitions goals: a sustainable and beautiful worshipping space that is adaptable for many uses and will be a launchpad for mission and outreach to the local community.
- Can Nurture the many gifs of each generation that worships in St Michael’s and especially inspiring the gift of generosity
- Is excited by and enthused in working with partnerships with neighbouring churches in the deanery and especially St Columba’s their partner in the oversight area
- Someone who will foster good communication and connection both within the existing structures of church life as well as with other stakeholders in the local community.
The post will be held under Common Tenure Reg 29 initially for a term of 3 years which is subject to renewal after this time.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Closing Date 20 October
Interviews 3nd November
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those
under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.
The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.
It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.