Vicar - Selly Park - St Stephen & St Wulstan

We are a lively, conservative evangelical, intergenerational church, seeking to appoint our next Senior Minister. Located in a mainly residential suburb of Birmingham, bordering the University of Birmingham campus, our congregations are diverse in age and ethnicity, with a substantial number of families.

We are outward-looking, with a desire to grow in our ability to reach the parish and university with the good news of Jesus. We have a variety of existing ministries, and are open to new possibilities, including church planting.

As a resolution church under the extended episcopal care of +Ebbsfleet, we are looking for a Vicar who:

• Is an expository Bible-teacher, who will help us apply God’s Word to our lives.

• Will bring strategic leadership to help us develop our vision for outreach and gospel growth.

• Is a leader of leaders, able to work effectively with our staff and volunteers, and develop our ministry team.

• Has a passion for evangelism and making disciples of Jesus.

• Is encouraging and supportive, with experience of growth in parish ministry.

For more information and to apply please click here for CPAS Website

Closing Date 6th September 2026

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.

The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

The priest appointed to this role must have been ordained in the Church of England or a church in communion with it and must have exercised at least three years ordained ministry. Those applying to be considered must have the right to work in the UK as this vacancy has does not yet qualify to sponsor a visa. The priest appointed will be an office holder under Common Tenure, and the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations will apply. 

It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.