Vicar of Penn Fields Parish

New Wine Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused church in Wolverhampton is seeking a friendly and encouraging vicar to lead its parish. The ideal candidate will have an orthodox interpretation of scripture and demonstrated experience in teaching, pastoring, and community engagement. This parish offers support, a part-time administrator, and enthusiastic volunteers ready to participate in church activities.

Benefits

Parish office and paid part-time administrator

Support from an active ministry team

Warm and friendly congregations

Qualifications

• Orthodox interpretation of scripture required.
• Experience in leading and pastoring a congregation.
• Passion for community and church development.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Bible and engage church members in faith.
• Grow and develop skills of church family members.
• Equip congregation to share the Good News effectively.
• Engage creatively with the local community.

Skills

Friendly and approachable personality

Ability to teach and lead

Community engagement

Job description

Description of Job

We are seeking a friendly, approachable, and Spirit-filled vicar with a passion for the community and God’s Kingdom to lead our parish. The ideal candidate will have an orthodox interpretation of scripture and the gifts and experience to lead, teach, and pastor us by:

• Teaching the Bible to foster deeper faith and discipleship, challenging us to live out our beliefs.
• Developing the skills, gifts, and ministries of all church members.
• Equipping and encouraging us to pray and share the Gospel effectively and widely.
• Finding creative ways to engage with our local community.

We can offer you…

• Parish office and paid part-time administrator
• A large, active ministry team of ordained and lay members
• Enthusiastic volunteers—we don’t expect you to do everything alone
• Warm, friendly congregations eager to participate

We are an evangelical parish open to God moving among us, teaching, and guiding us by His Holy Spirit. The parish comprises three church buildings with diverse congregations, ranging from traditional to gently charismatic and fresh expressions. Each congregation is a warm-hearted, open, and enthusiastic church family that will support you with energy and commitment.