Associate Rector

Episcopal News Service; Spring Hill (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing parish family in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a full-time priest to serve in liturgical leadership, preaching, and pastoral care. This role involves coordinating Christian formation programs, supporting youth and family ministries, and encouraging lay leadership within the church. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a dynamic ministry team and actively participate in the Mobile community. A competitive salary package, pension, and medical benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Full pension benefits

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Relational and energetic priest with experience in ministry.
• Ability to lead and coordinate Christian formation programs.
• Experience in supporting youth and family ministries.

Responsibilities

• Share in liturgical leadership and sacramental ministry.
• Lead Christian formation programs for all ages.
• Encourage lay leadership in parish life.

Skills

Pastoral care

Preaching

Leadership

Christian formation programs

Job description

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and historic parish located in the heart of Mobile’s Spring Hill community. Founded in 1851, we have a large and multi-generational congregation, with more than 900 families who are both rooted in tradition and growing in grace. We share a deep connection with our Early Education Center and with St. Paul’s Episcopal School—one
the largest Episcopal schools in the nation. Our worship life is grounded in the beauty of the Book of Common Prayer, blending traditional liturgy with a spirit of joyful participation. We value thoughtful preaching and authentic pastoral presence. We offer a collegial staff, strong lay leadership, and the resources of a parish deeply invested in its people and its city. While we enjoy opportunities for spiritual formation at every stage of life, we recognize our need for additional growth in this area. We also consider ourselves to be a generous and outward-facing congregation, but we desire to grow in Christ’s love through service to the wider community and world.

• Share in liturgical leadership, preaching, pastoral care, and sacramental ministry for both the church and schools
• Lead and coordinate Christian formation programs for people of all ages
• Support youth and family ministries and Christian mission efforts
• Encourage and equip lay leadership in all areas of parish life

Type of Commitment

Full Time

Does this job pay?

Yes

Application Process

This is a full‑time position with a competitive salary package and full pension and medical benefits. We seek a relational and energetic priest who will serve as a key member of our multi‑clergy team, and be a visible and active presence in both the parish and the wider Mobile community. Are you interested in sharing in the leadership of a growing parish family where faith is nurtured, lives are changed, and Christ’s love is shared? Are you willing to collaborate on a dynamic ministry team, and take initiative with a diverse portfolio of responsibilities? If so, please send a cover letter articulating your sense of call and fit for the position, along with your resume and OTM portfolio to the Rev. Jody Burnett, Rector of St. Paul’s at [e-mail].