Rector of Clitheroe St James

Introduction

St James’ Church is a vibrant and growing evangelical church, with a charismatic and contemporary style of worship. It is located in the market-town of Clitheroe, Lancashire with a heart to grow the Kingdom of God in the Ribble Valley. 

With an intergenerational, Holy Spirit dependent family culture, a committed lay leadership team, healthy finances and a clear vision for discipleship, we are seeking a Rector who will lead us deeper into faith and to see more people coming to know Jesus. 

Our Vision

We believe we are called to see people of all ages and backgrounds:

• CONNECTING to God through prayer, worship and the Bible
• CHANGING in response to God through discipleship and fellowship
• TRANSFORMING for God through mission, service and justice

We are looking for a Rector who

• is an inspirational, Jesus-centred, Bible-focussed, visionary leader 
• is open to, and moving in The Holy Spirit
• has good interpersonal skills 
• will help develop our team model, building on the best of the past and present
• can lead decisively, can manage change well, and is sensitive to church culture
• can lead us strategically and pastorally to be Jesus-focussed but outward facing
• will inspire and encourage us to step out of our comfort zones
• can nurture an intergenerational church culture with a heart for all ages
• will champion outreach, social justice, and mission locally and globally
• is authentic, prayerful, humble, relational, trustworthy, wise and discerning 
• will bring their own gifts, ministry, personality and passions 

Closing date: 21st April 2025

Interviews will be held on: 12th May 2025

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Area Dean, The Revd Liz McLean at areadean.whalley@blackburn.anglican.org or on 07397 785611

The Diocese of Blackburn believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic/ Global Majority Heritage backgrounds 

The Diocese of Blackburn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

For information about Blackburn diocese please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/blackburn/vision-2026/

For information on making an application through Pathways please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/HELP/candidate-faq/