St Stephen’s Tonbridge is a large and active evangelical church, which has a vision to grow. We are looking to appoint an Associate Vicar to join us at a particularly exciting time, as we approach the 2nd year of our 5-year strategy and are part of a strategic bid by the Diocese to help the church to grow younger.
We are offering:
- A leading role in developing a worshipping community of young adults and families.
- Inclusion in services and pastoral care across the wider congregation.
- Involvement in the future development of our strategic plan.
- The support of a committed and friendly staff and volunteer team
- The opportunity to become part of the local community in a popular area of Kent, with easy access to London and the countryside and a range of good and outstanding schools.
We are looking for someone with:
- A heart for encouraging discipleship and spreading the gospel to younger adults.
- An understanding of and experience in building relationships with this age group.
- An interest in working with others to develop and lead a new worshipping community.
- Experience of working with volunteers in building, inspiring, leading and equipping teams.
- The desire to work collaboratively as part of the wider staff team.
- And the management experience to successfully oversee and co-ordinate those areas of ministry relating to young adults and their families, as part of the leadership team.
To view our Parish Profile and the full Job Description, please visit:
www.ststephens.org.uk/vacancies
For an informal conversation please contact the Vicar, Mark Barker, on 01732 379900 or via email at mark.barker@ststephens.org.uk
Applications via Pathways: www.cofepathways.org
Closing date for applications: 20th February 2025
Informal visits: 24th March 2025
Interview: 25th March 2025
St Stephen's Church, Tonbridge
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