Curacy / Associate Minister - St Paul's, Barrow
Curacy / Associate Minister - St Paul's Barrow, with Newbarns
Join us on a church planting adventure with St Paul’s, Barrow-in-Furness!
We’re a growing church with a passion for Jesus, rooted in Scripture, open to the Spirit, and committed to serving our town with the good news.
As part of The Cumbrian Way – a bold, nationally funded diocesan programme to plant and revitalise churches – we’re looking for a Planting Curate or an Associate Minister (Planting Specialism) to train as part of our team and help establish a vibrant new worshipping community on the Newbarns estate.
St Paul’s is both a parish and resourcing church, drawing people from across Barrow and beyond. We keep things simple: we open the Bible, we pray, we worship, we serve, and we share Jesus – together. Our PCC is united in a generous but orthodox vision: warm-hearted, biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, and open to the Spirit’s leading.
At the heart of this curacy lies the exciting opportunity to work alongside ministry colleagues in planting at St Aidan’s, where shoots of new life are already emerging through youth gatherings, family socials, and a community café ministry. You’ll also be part of a supportive clergy team led by Revd Dr Robin Ham, with a proven track record of training curates in missional ministry.
Barrow is a place of grit and beauty: where shipyards meet seascapes, resilience meets humour, and the Lake District is just minutes away. It’s a community hungry for hope – and a brilliant place to serve, grow, and live.
Whether you are looking for a curacy or have been serving in an ordained role and are wanting a next step with a formational planting specialism element, could God be calling you to join us?
Curacy / Associate Minister - St Paul's, Barrow employer: Carlisle Diocese
The Diocese of Carlisle is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment at Church House in Penrith, Cumbria. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement, employees have the unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that address climate change while enjoying benefits such as a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and the chance for professional growth within a passionate team. Join us in making a lasting impact on our churches and schools, ensuring they thrive for future generations.
