Rector of St Giles' Church, West Bridgford

Are you passionate about bible-teaching, discipleship, evangelism, and reaching younger people with the Good News of Jesus? Has God given you the ability to nurture the gifts of others and see them develop in faith? Do you have the visionary leadership to build up our church?

St Giles’ is situated in the heart of the thriving suburb of West Bridgford, three miles south of Nottingham city centre. Our church building is large, historic and beautiful and is well positioned in the centre of our community.

We are looking for someone who:
• is ready for a challenge, with the energy and vision to lead growth in numbers, depth and reach,
• will especially help us to connect with younger generations (two thirds of the local population is under 45),
• provides inspiring bible-based teaching, discipling and leadership,
• connects with a variety of worship styles,
• can nurture the Spirit-given gifts of others,
• ensures that an empathetic, pastoral heart remains central to our church,
• will guide with wisdom and a listening ear, and act with sensitivity when change is needed,
• will be bold, encouraging us to try new things,
• brings and fosters joy and a sense of fun.

We can offer you:
• a supportive congregation, eager to grow under new leadership,
• an experienced staff team, a capable and motivated PCC and dedicated teams of volunteers,
• a spacious home and garden next door to the church (with chicken run included!)

If you feel God is calling you to St Giles, we would love to meet you!

How to apply for the job

Please apply via Pathways: https://pathways.churchofengland.org/job/pathways/3523/rector-st-giles-west-bridgford

For further information on the parish, or early conversations with the church wardens, contact Claire Sheard, St Giles’ Church Administrator, via admin@stgilesparish.com

For an informal discussion about the post contact The Ven Phil Williams, Archdeacon of Nottingham, via archd-nottm@southwell.anglican.org