Incumbent

Full Time

Incumbent

Christ Church, Higher Bebington

This is an exciting missional opportunity. We are seeking a full-time vicar for this very active and vibrant parish of central tradition on the Wirral. There are well-developed community links and an excellent modern parish centre adjoining the church.  

Christ Church is praying for a vicar who will have the following qualities:

·An enthusiasm and energy to encourage in others a sense of the mission and purpose God has for our lives.

· A genuine desire to connect with young families and children and the skills to encourage them to come into a faithful relationship with God.

· A desire to grow the church in faith and to promote the church as an open and welcoming faith community, building on the connections already established with the local community and engaging with that community enthusiastically.

· A sincere heart for mission and outreach and finding new ways to help those in our community who are less fortunate or face significant challenges, promoting the church as a beacon of hope in our parish.

· Someone who can encourage the congregation to live out their Christian faith in daily life, Monday to Saturday and not only on a Sunday.

· A team player with the ability to motivate a diverse group of volunteers across all aspects of church life and community life, to encourage and support lay ministry, to recognise skills and resources, and to delegate and “let go.”

· Willingness to embrace interfaith dialogue.

· A desire to continue to support and champion the church’s Eco work.

·Strong leadership qualities, an ability to evaluate PCC and church priorities and to deliver sustained improvement on the key objectives identified.

· Ability to foster a strong safeguarding culture in the parish.

· Aspirational, but realistic – the PCC will be keen to enter into an open dialogue with the incumbent to review the church’s priorities and assess its resources, and in doing so is happy to consider what of the things already taking place should continue, what might stop and what might change.

· Possessing a keen sense of humour.

 Closing date for applications:            19 October

Interviews:                                         19 November

Prospective applicants are welcome to discuss this post with:

The Archdeacon of Chester, the Ven Dr Michael Gilbertson

Tel: 01928 643441

Email: michael.gilbertson@chester.anglican.org 

Applications are also to be sent to this address.

Please note: The Diocese of Chester will not shortlist candidates unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post. Candidates are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications.