Priest in Charge, Christ Church, Southborough

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Job Title:

Priest in Charge, Christ Church, Southborough

Position type:

Clergy post

Parish Name:

Christ Church, Southborough

Area:

Tonbridge Archdeaconry

Work Terms:

Full-time

Applications Deadline:

28/05/2026

Interview Date:

25/06/2026

Other Information:

Our New Rector

As we are currently a parish in suspension, because of the change of Rectory, we will initially be appointing a Priest in Charge. In a short period of time we anticipate that this role will become our Rector.

What we think we need!

• A Pastor who can minister to and lead our congregation
• A Visionary who will be able to develop and drive our long term vision forward
• A Team Builder, someone who wants to work with and utilise people’s skills

In addition we seek someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic Bible-believing person who lives, teaches and preaches based on biblical principles and is open to the leading of the Holy Spirit
• Can demonstrate success in pastoral care and organising a pastoral team
• Can empathise with all ages in the congregation and community
• Is able to nurture and develop spiritual growth in individuals, and identify their spiritual gifts
• Has the ability to work with primary school children and build on our children & youth work
• Has a passion to know God and make him known in the community
• Be willing to act as foundation governor at the local primary school
• Possesses a sense of humour and sense of fun!

Please see our parish profile for full details on this exciting position!

Visit https://www.cpas.org.uk/jobs-ministry for an application pack or contact the Patronage Team (patronage@cpas.org.uk)

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