Associate Vicar of Harborne Heath, St John

Introduction

The Bishop of Birmingham and Vicar of St John’s Harborne Heath seek to appoint an Associate Vicar

St Johns is a large charismatic evangelical Anglican church and we’re looking for an Associate Vicar to join at an exciting time. 

We’re offering:

• The opportunity to be part of the strategic leadership of St John’s, playing a key role in our current discernment process and helping to shape our vision and values.
• The opportunity to lead and have oversight of distinct areas of ministry, including Public Worship and pastoral care, training and equipping of the congregation.
• A committed, supportive and welcoming staff team, PCC and congregation
• A family home and commitment to welcome you and your family into the full life of the church and parish

You will be:

• a holy, humble and healthy follower of Jesus.
• have a passionate desire to see people come to faith in Jesus.
• a strategic thinker and reflective leader who brings their own ministry gifting
•  prayerful, collaborative, encouraging and flexible in their approach to ministry
• Able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds 

For an informal chat contact Rev Jon Tattersall email: jontattersall@stjohnsharborne.org

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those
under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy has does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply.

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.