At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant church community and oversee a dynamic staff team.
- Company: Trinity & St Paul's Cheltenham, a charismatic evangelical Anglican church.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape church culture and contribute to community growth.
- Other info: Join an engaging webinar to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a diverse, multi-generational church environment.
- Qualifications: Must have 3 years ordained experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
Trinity is a large, vibrant, charismatic evangelical Anglican church working in close partnership with St Paul’s, as two distinct churches with a shared spiritual DNA and missional vision. The churches are diverse, multi-generational and growing, with a wide reach.
The Bishop, Patronage Board and PCCs are looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced candidate to be the senior leader at Trinity and to oversee the Team Ministry and large staff team.
The next Team Rector will be a man or woman who:
- Is passionate about Jesus and making disciples & loves God’s word and presence
- Is a wise, mature, courageous and humble leader of leaders and familiar with the dynamics and challenges of leading a large church
- Can lead in discerning fresh vision and strategy for a new season of growth and can steward healthy church culture which is Spirit-filled, creative and safe
- Is an excellent communicator and has significant experience of leading ministry in the power of the Spirit
- Will contribute to the life of the Diocese and Deanery
There will be an opportunity to find out more about the Team Rector post at Trinity and St Paul’s in a webinar being held on Thursday 20 August at 5.30pm, with some of the people involved in making the appointment. There will be opportunity to ask questions to the panel in the chat. And you can join the call on a confidential basis (if you prefer to remain anonymous and ask questions please change your name on your own screen). If you feel prompted to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please join us.
For an informal conversation please contact: Kevin Roberts (Simeon's Trustees - one of the Patrons) kevin.roberts@simeons.org.uk or Archdeacon Katrina kscott@glosdioc.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 1 September 2026
Interviews: 30 September and 1 October 2026
Applicants must have at least 3 years ordained experience in the UK, a current DBS and evidence of up to date safeguarding training.
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