• 23 February 2024

Vacancy for a Rector, Newtownards

The Parish of Newtownards is in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore. 

The Parish of St Mark’s, Newtownards, seeks to appoint a Rector who is:

  • A visionary leader who will help us discern the way forward for our parish and communicate this clearly.

  • A leader with proven experience.

  • A leader who has a coherent vision to lead the whole congregation forward and is willing to try new ventures, using their organisational skills.

  • An encourager who can spot the talents and gifts already present in the congregation and empower others to use their skills for God, building a strong ministry team.

  • Someone able to share their biblical knowledge and understanding of God’s truth with people who are at different stages of faith and life.

  • An able pastor who regularly makes home visits to those in need.

  • A gifted preacher and teacher of the Bible and can relate to contemporary life and its challenges.

  • Committed to the growth and development of ministry to young families and children. 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 22 March 2024 at 5.00pm

For more information and a parish profile please contact:

Tracey Taggart
Diocesan Office
Unit 1, 21 Old Channel Road
Belfast
BT3 9DE

Email: ttaggart@downdromorediocese.org

Tel: (028) 9082 8854