Associate Vicar or Curate

OVERVIEW

Do you have a heart for outreach, worship, and discipleship amongst younger adults, who have little or no prior connection to church?

Could you collaborate in establishing a new contemporary congregation and nurturing our existing traditional congregations?

We are looking for someone with a prayerful, pastoral outlook who is full of faith and the Holy Spirit, to be part of the new Mission Hub Team, based in St Mary’s and St Marcella’s churches, Denbigh, North Wales.

This post is full-time stipendiary for 5 years, with housing provided.

HUB LEADERS INTRODUCTION

As Hub leader I am passionate about seeing the gospel shared with people outside of the church, forming a spirit-filled community of believers and helping people grow in practical every-day faith.

I am looking forward to us working together as a Hub team. I believe in empowering and equipping those I work with, to see each member fulfilled in using their unique gifts and bringing their strengths to our shared ministry.

There is an opportunity in front of us with younger adults searching for answers and hungry for spiritual things. Do you feel called to come and play a part in reaching out, sharing faith and building a new congregation for them?

THE ASSOCIATE VICAR/PRIEST / CURATE

The Associate will be a key member of the Mission Hub team in helping to shape and grow mission, worship, and discipleship among people in their 20s and 30s—many of whom may have little or no prior connection to church—while also supporting, nurturing, and strengthening our existing congregations.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate in establishing a new contemporary congregation, as well as to take the lead in particular areas of the Hub’s ministry. The focus of these responsibilities will reflect the strengths and gifts that each team member brings.

This post would be ideal for a priest who is excited by the prospect of serving within a ministry team rather than working in the more isolated role of Priest‑in‑Charge, and who values the creativity, companionship, and shared discernment that collaborative ministry makes possible

KEY AREAS OF WORK

Mission and Outreach

• Develop mission initiatives focused on people in their 20s and 30s.

• Bring authentic experiences of God to people outside the church context.

• Develop and oversee community outreach projects, including in disadvantaged areas.

• Use media, digital platforms, and knowledge of young-adult culture for mission.

Worship and Teaching

• Collaborate in establishing a new contemporary congregation.

• Preach and teach in ways that are accessible, biblical, and culturally aware.

• Contribute to developing children’s and youth provision.

• Share in leading traditional Anglican services, life events, and seasonal worship.

Discipleship and Pastoral Care

• Contribute to developing discipleship pathways (e.g., Alpha, small groups).

• Enable meaningful Christian community for young adults.

• Provide pastoral care and encourage spiritual formation through mentoring and group discipleship.

• Support and model good practice in prayer ministry.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with Mission Hub leader and team, church committee, Mission Area Shared Ministry Team and volunteers.

• Contribute to planning, evaluation, safeguarding, and prayer.

• Help oversee practical management of church buildings.

• Equip and encourage lay leaders and teams, especially younger adults, helping them to explore their vocations

Wider Ministry

• Build connections with other churches and partners working with young adults.

• Support new outreach and discipleship initiatives in churches across the Mission Area.

• Engage with diocesan and Mission Area life.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a growing relationship with Him.

• Ordained Anglican Priest.

Experience and Skills

(Essential)

• Able to relate well to people in their 20s and 30s.

• Experienced in leading contemporary services.

• Able to connect across diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

• Proficient in IT and social media.

• Experienced in leading small groups.

• Experienced in overseeing community outreach.

• Adaptable in diverse worship contexts, including traditional Anglican worship

• Understanding of Welsh language and culture or willingness to learn.

• Ability to drive and access to a car

(Desirable)

• Fully immersed and engaged with the experiences and outlook of young adults.

• Musical ability and confidence in leading worship.

• Confident in using short-form digital media.

• Ability to communicate in Welsh.

• Experience in leading children's and youth ministry.

• Experience in developing outreach including in disadvantaged communities.

Personal Attributes

(Essential)

• Deep love for God, integrity, and hunger for spiritual growth.

• A well-balanced devotional life.

• A pastoral outlook and desire to support spiritual growth and nurture Christians of all ages.

• Commitment to corporate prayer and willingness to engage with daily prayer activities.

• Comfortable to worship and minister in a charismatic context with orthodox theology, whilst being respectful and welcoming of the diversity of views and people in our congregations and community.

• A high value for the dignity of all and safeguarding of the vulnerable

• Well organised, self-motivated, and collaborative.

(Desirable)

• Experience leading prayer ministry teams and prayer initiatives.

• A mature ministry in the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

• A role model for spiritual practice and collaboration.

• Interests/skills that create missional opportunities with younger adults.

OVERSIGHT

• Supervised by Mission Hub Leader.

• Responsible to the Archdeacon.

AREA AND HOUSING

The Associate Priest will be provided with housing in the town of Denbigh. A house suitable for their needs will be identified and rented for the duration of the post.

Denbigh has a population of around 9,000 people and is home to a medieval castle along with a rich and varied history. The community is made up of many long‑established Welsh families, alongside a diverse range of people who have moved into the area for work or retirement. There is also a small area of notably high deprivation.

As a natural hub town for the local area, Denbigh has a good range of amenities, including three supermarkets (Morrisons, Lidl, and Aldi), a variety of smaller local shops and larger chain stores, Denbigh High School and Leisure Centre, Denbigh Football Club, and Denbigh Rugby Club.