St Barnabas is a lively, welcoming church family at the heart of its expanding community with great opportunities for mission and fresh vision. St Barnabas love Bible teaching, worship, embrace the ministry of the Spirit, and are praying for the leader God is calling to take them forward in discipleship and mission.

 The previous incumbent leaves a growing Children and Families ministry, a deepened partnership with the local primary school, and refreshed community outreach that has embedded St Barnabas more deeply in the life of the estate. 

 The church is part of a supportive and dynamic team in the Canford parish, with the Team Rector at the Lantern Church. Could you be the person God is calling to this beautiful part of Dorset to join in what God is already doing in Bearwood and the wider parish?

 Here are some of the key things we are praying for in our new leader…

•      Discipleship: Someone who models a vibrant personal walk with God and can cultivate a church-wide culture of discipleship to Jesus across all ages.

•      Pastor and Evangelist: A faithful shepherd with an evangelistic instinct - someone who will care for the congregation and lead them in outreach.

•      Leader of Leaders: Someone who inspires trust, releases people into ministry, and helps every member live out their calling, within and beyond the walls of the church.

•      Vision and Mission: Someone able to discern what God is doing, articulate fresh direction, and help release St Barnabas in it’s vocation to witness to Jesus in Bearwood.

•      Community Focus: Someone who enjoys building community partnerships and can help the church engage creatively with the opportunities that new housing and community growth are bringing.

 If that sounds like you — on a good day! — we hope you'll prayerfully read the parish profile and get in touch with Mike Tufnell (Team Rector) miket@thelanternchurch.org, or Assistant Archdeacon Lucy Holt lholt@Salisbury.anglican.org or on 07713490076 

For full details of this vacancy please visit https://www.salisbury.anglican.org/vacancies/clergy-vacancies/ Closing date: Thursday 11th June Visit and interview: Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd July An enhanced DBS (with home check) is required.