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Ministry Area Leader for Central Swansea

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The Diocese of Swansea and Brecon is seeking to appoint a Ministry Area Leader for the Central Swansea Ministry Area, Rector of St Mary’s, Swansea, with responsibility for St John’s, Hafod and St Nicholas, Townhill.We believe that this post offers both an exciting opportunity and significant challenge. There is the potential for ministry and mission alongside excellent ordained and lay colleagues amongst a diverse range of communities in the ministry area.We seek an experienced priest who is:Able to marry civic duties with developing the community and mission of a city centre churchA collaborative worker who will enable the development of the ministry area, and all aspects of parish lifeA pastoral priest, who will nurture congregationsAble to demonstrate a strong track record of encouraging discipleship in congregationsSomeone who will support and trust the talents and ministries of othersThe priest appointed will need to:Lead the development of the ministry area collaboratively with other colleaguesDevelop the already extensive witness and life of St Mary’s Church in the cityLead and encourage mission initiatives across the ministry areaMaintain and build on the partnerships between the church and governmental, charitable, educational and artistic sectorsMaintain the particular daily ministry of St Mary’s Church as part of a lay and ordained team, offering pastoral support as needed

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For an informal conversation you are welcome to contact the Archdeacon of Gower, the Venerable Jonathan Davies: archdeacon.gower@churchinwales.org.ukApplication forms available from the Bishop’s OfficeGemma Lornie, PA to the Bishop of Swansea & Brecon:paswanbrec@churchinwales.org.ukThis post is subject to a DBS Enhanced DisclosureDeadline for applications: Friday, 17 December 2021Interviews will be held in mid-January 2022

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