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OVERVIEW
The Associate Vicar role is an opportunity for a competent, humble leader to support the Vicar in taking an already flourishing and unique church community through a new season of growth.
This person will be joining a church who are committed to spreading the love of God across the whole breadth of their local community, from young families and professionals lapping up the good life between the Commons, to adult and child refugees and local homeless people.
The Associate Vicar will be joining a staff team with a healthy working culture that is fast-paced, stretching, and fun to be a part of.
The role is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of a further 2 years.
The closing date for applications is: 22 October 2023.
Interviews will be held on: 8 November 2023.
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Be part of a healthy and happy church, which over the past years has doubled in attendance and become a bustling community hub for all kinds of local people.
- Live in a vibrant, green, and attractive area of London.
- A 21st century working environment with up-to-date technology, IT systems, and even a top-notch coffee shop!
- The opportunity to oversee and grow Bubble Church at Ascension, a home-grown and hugely successful service for families, little ones, parents and carers.
- Support and friendship from engaged and kind congregations, a strong staff team, committed Churchwardens and a wise and active PCC.
- Comes with an incumbent status stipend and suitable accommodation.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- You will embrace the vision and values of Ascension Church Balham.
- You will work collaboratively and supportively with the vicar.
- You will have experience in line-managing and you’ll be a leader who brings out the best in people.
- You are a completer-finisher and a safe pair of hands, who can turn vision and instruction into action with attention to detail bringing others with you along the way.
- You will bring a spiritual maturity and authority.
- You will be thoughtful, intelligent, and calm.
- You will have an excitement and passion around spreading the love of God amongst children and young families through Bubble Church.
Feel free to email me at marcus.gibbs@ascensionbalham.org for an informal chat if helpful.
Big blessings
Marcus Gibbs
Vicar