Associate Vicar of St Barnabas’, Pound Hill and Forgewood within the parish of Worth, Maidenbower, Pound Hill and Forgewood.

The Bishop of Chichester seeks to appoint an Associate Vicar to this parish situated in the new town of Crawley, West Sussex. The parish has excellent rail and road links to London and Brighton and the surrounding areas.

We offer:

• Supportive and welcoming congregation of 140 members on the electoral role, 40 adults attend the Sunday services
• Enthusiastic hardworking congregation
• Vicarage (4 bedrooms, near shops and station)
• A modern church with large hall and pastoral centre attached
• Close links with community schools

We are praying for a person who:

• Has the ability to encourage people in their spiritual lives and develop and enable lay leadership
• Has an inclusive approach to the pastoral needs of all age groups within the church family
• Has a heart for outreach and mission in our growing community
• Can oversee worship that is traditional, informal and innovative

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