We are looking for a talented priest and experienced community leader who can weave together these four churches and the many community projects that they are involved in, into a harmonious whole. You will probably be someone who thrives on variety and challenge, enjoys working in partnership with others. If you are looking for a post where you can make a real and sustained difference in one of the most deprived areas of the country, please explore whether you may be being called to join us here.
This role is unusual in that you will be appointed as Team Rector and will almost immediately be involved in appointing your new Team Vicar colleague. You will also be quickly involved in discussions with the Everton Legacy Project, a unique opportunity.
Liverpool is a fabulous, vibrant place to live and work. It was voted the 2nd ‘Friendliest Place to Live’ in the world in a Conde Nast survey in 2021, and boasts world-leading entertainment, dining and cultural facilities.
The Post
These four churches are in some of our most deprived communities. They are working together in a new team for this role, and for the Team Vicar role which is to be appointed once the Team Rector is in post and can take part in this process.
The area is undergoing considerable upheaval, not least with the relocation of the Everton football ground; planning for the future of St Luke’s within the Everton Legacy project will be an important element of this role. An interim minister has been in post through the Covid years and considerable work has been done on managing the transition to the new structures, but much remains to be done.
There are many opportunities for mission and ministry being explored in the parishes. The PCC and Alsop School have been jointly awarded a grant from the Growing Faith Foundation Partnerships to develop an education hub. A small team from St Mary’s are working with the local council to raise £250,000 to restore and develop the Old School House into a heritage community hub. The Rector will be ex officio on the board of several local charities and projects, giving considerable opportunities to be involved in local area regeneration and community life.
Short Listing: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Interviews: Tuesday 16th May 2023
For more information on this vacancy please contact the acting Archdeacon of Liverpool the Revd. Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes on: miranda.threlfall-holmes@liverpool.anglican.org.
Like everyone entering a new role in the Diocese, you will accept the priority of these areas, and will measure your ministry by effectiveness in these areas. You will be supported and expected to be accountable (through the Ministerial Development Review as well as through regular meetings with your colleagues) for how they are being implemented within your area of responsibility.
In common with all clergy in the diocese, you will work together with others to:-
As well as your local responsibilities, as a leader in the Diocese of Liverpool you will be expected to:
Our ideal candidate will have:
Being part of the Clergy Team in Liverpool Diocese.
For many years we have been working to achieve growth in our diocese. We have used different ways to express this but the aim and direction of travel has remained the same:
“We are asking God for a bigger church so we can make a bigger difference”; said another way: “We long to see more people knowing Jesus and more justice in the world.”
To achieve this vision we are rolling out a diocesan strategic transformation project called ‘Fit for Mission’ which is an ambitious, growth-orientated and locally delivered change programme to enable mission and ministry to flourish in the Diocese of Liverpool. All clergy in the Diocese are expected to align themselves fully with this vision and work to its fullest possible implementation.
We have 4 mission priorities which are foundational to this vision:
(i) introducing people to Jesus;
(ii) deepening discipleship;
(iii) developing Christian leaders, and
(iv) working for justice.
We are determined to make these priorities real in our life and ministry that includes: