Vicar, Parish of Paddock Wood

Created: 30th June 2025 at 09:47

Tags:

Clergy posts

Job Title:

Vicar, Parish of Paddock Wood

Position type:

Clergy post

Parish Name:

Paddock Wood

Area:

Tonbridge Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time

Applications Deadline:

06/08/2025

Interview Date:

09/09/2025

Other Information:

Are you called to lead a vibrant, community-focused church with a heart for mission, discipleship, and prayer?

St. Andrew's, Paddock Wood, is a thriving Anglican and Methodist Local Ecumenical Partnership. We are seeking a Vicar who will embrace our collaborative style of ministry and help us grow in faith, service, and outreach—especially among young people.

 

About us:

  • Rapidly expanding town with many new homes, reflected in an increasingly diverse congregation
  • Modern church complex serving as valued community hub with excellent facilities
  • Strong relationship with Kent Chinese Christian Church who worship in our building
  • Earmarked for specific funding as part of the Diocesan Vision and Strategy, with significant grant funding from 2027

 

We seek someone who: 

  • Has a heart for mission and will shape our vision for outreach with our additional resourcing in conjunction with the diocese
  • Embraces collaborative leadership within our LEP structure
  • Has a heart for pastoral care and community engagement
  • Enjoys variety in worship styles from traditional to Messy Church
  • Can nurture individual ministries and enable others to flourish

 

We offer:

  • Well-resourced ministry team including Methodist Minister (one day per week), full-time Children & Families Worker, and four Licensed Lay Ministers
  • Supportive congregation passionate about community service
  • Full time Operations Manager
  • Proposed new 5-bedroom vicarage
  • Outstanding local schools and transport links to London

 

We are looking for a Vicar who is excited by this opportunity and equipped to work with the Diocese to shape and deliver a compelling vision for mission and ministry.

 

To learn more about the role, our church life and the community we serve, please read our Parish Profile.

For an informal conversation, please contact:  Archdeacon Nick Cornell via his Executive Assistant : sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

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