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The following positions are listed in order of the date they were originally posted, beginning with the most recent. The AAC typically only posts vacancies submitted by AAC-affiliated parishes; however, exceptions may be made. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this service, but please do not contact us regarding specific positions; you will find all of the information we are able to share regarding the positions below. You are responsible for your communications with the parish and any consequences of those communications. Postings are updated frequently to assure positions are still available.
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Posted: January 26, 2012
Position: Rector
Location: Syracuse, NY
Holy Trinity is a small parish in Syracuse, New York under CANA and a member of the Anglican Church in North America. We are a just under five years old, and have grown to an average Sunday attendance of 35 people, most of whom are former Episcopalians. Our part-time rector of the last three years has retired, and we now have a part-time interim vicar on each Sunday. We are financially strong with a surplus of receipts over expenses each month. We are in a comfortable rented storefront in a commercial urban neighborhood, but we are looking for a more permanent location.
Our church needs a rector who will serve at least half-time, and who has a vision and the energy to grow an Anglican Church beyond being merely a remnant for former Episcopalians. He must be eligible to be a canonically resident priest in CANA under our bishop, The Rev. Julian Dobbs. Jesus intends that his church reach out to others, even when this means being uncomfortable. We are ready to do that, but we need a leader with the vision and drive to grow the church numerically and spiritually beyond our current place. As to other qualifications, we are open to candidates of any qualifications or experience from recent seminary graduate to retired clergy with many years of experience. Compensation shall be discussed between the candidate and the parish.
Website: www.HolyTrinitySyracuse.org
Contact: Raymond Dague
620 Empire Building
472 South Salina Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 422-2052
Raymond@DagueLaw.com
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Posted: November 18, 2011
Position: Rector
Location: Fairfax, VA
Church of the Apostles (COA) is searching for a rector as David Harper, our current rector, will be retiring in September, 2012 after 26 years of ministry with us. COA is located in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, DC. The church attracts and welcomes members of any race and socioeconomic status. COA embraces and balances the three streams (Evangelical, Catholic and Pentecostal) of the Christian faith.
Church of the Apostles was founded as an Episcopal parish in 1968; however, in 2006, as The Episcopal Church increasingly walked away from the historic Anglican tradition, faith, belief, and discipline, COA voted to leave The Episcopal Church, and now belongs to the Anglican Church of North America's new Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic, and to the Convocation of Anglicans in North America.
We are looking for an experienced rector who believes in Biblical teaching; is filled and guided by the Holy Spirit; is honest and transparent; possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the scriptures; is a good manager and organizer; and is a talented communicator and strong leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead the development of a renewed vision for bringing people to Christ and to COA.
2. Preach sermons and teach Bible and other classes.
3. Celebrate the liturgy and administer the sacraments.
4. Lead the growth of the church with an emphasis on younger people and families.
5. Counsel individuals and couples.
6. Mentor and supervise the staff of the church.
7. Identify and encourage lay leaders of the church.
8. Evaluate church ministries and programs.
9. Model a Spirit-filled Christian family life for the congregation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Hold an MDiv or equivalent degree from a theological seminary.
2. Be a priest in the Anglican Church of North America or one who is willing and able to be received into the Anglican Church.
3. Be an experienced rector or a seasoned associate rector.
4. Be a Spirit-filled, orthodox Christian.
5. Have a regular and disciplined prayer life.
6. Be focused on the Great Commission.
7. Be a good communicator and speaker.
8. Be able to prepare and deliver engaging sermons and Bible studies.
9. Have good interpersonal skills.
10. Be able to participate fully in worship and to model worship for the congregation
TO APPLY:
To begin the application process, please send a resume to the Rector Search Committee:
Contact:
Gary L. French, Senior Warden and Chairman, Rector Search Committee
8275 Sylvan Way, Clifton, VA 20124
coa.rector.search@gmail.com
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Posted: November 18, 2011
Position: Timothy Program Application
Location: Falls Church, VA
The Timothy Program, at the Falls Church, is a two to three year program to equip young clergymen to plant churches in the metro DC area.
We require that applicants:
• Be 35 or younger
• Earned an M.Div. or be/get on track to earn the degree
• Be in, or be willing to get on, an Anglican ordination track approved by TFC
• Be willing to apply to CANA for their canonical residence after ordination
In order to apply to enter the program in the summer of 2012 we ask that you send us the following:
• Cover Letter stating intent to apply
• Resume
• 8 references: 2 personal, 2 church oversight, 2 seminary, 2 work
• Copy of your application materials to enter the CANA ordination process
• Video or recording of three sermons
• Provide us with the full church planter assessment test results from:
http://www.churchplanterprofiles.com
• Please send to us your answers to the following questions, no more than four pages total.
1. Describe in detail two or three experiences you have had in starting a new business, program, venture, or other event, starting with your vision and the processes you used to bring it to pass.
2. Tell us about how you have gathered a team together and trained some of them for leadership roles.
3. Tell us about two or three church events/programs that you were in charge of where you had to make last minute changes.
4. Please tell us two or three stories about how you have brought the lost to Christ.
5. Describe your prior experiences in church planting.
6. Describe why you believe you are called to plant churches.
• Please send us the answers to the following questions, no more than four pages.
1. What is your primary theological orientation - Dispensational, Pentecostal, Reformed, Anglo- Catholic, etc.?
2. What is your view of the 39 Articles?
3. Describe briefly your sacramental theology, including your view of Baptism & Communion.
4. Please describe the appropriate roles of Clergy & Laity
If you have questions please contact:
The Rev. Dr. Rick Wright, Senior Associate Rector
The Falls Church
115 E. Fairfax Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-7600 ext. 4399
rwright@thefallschurch.org
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Posted: August 12, 2011
Position: Rector/Senior Pastor
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Christ Church at Grove Farm is a vibrant congregation with a beautiful campus located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. Please see the parish profile at the link below:
The Rector/Senior Pastor will manifest...
... a servant's heart for the pastoral care of the congregation, committed to
shepherding his flock, sharing in their concerns and living his faith in their midst.
... devotion to Bible study and expository preaching, demonstrating intellectual vigor
and extensive knowledge of the Bible and illustrating biblical principles in words and actions.
...vision and guidance for our vibrant community of faith.
...Godly characteristics such as humility, self-control, compassion, winsomeness, and honesty evident in daily living, conversation, writing, and sermons.
To fulfill his duties, the Rector/Senior Pastor will...
... believe in the sufficiency of Scripture as the inerrant Word of God; dedicated to the theology in the reformed tradition.
... be committed to the centrality of preaching and the rigors of preparation.
... demonstrate a practical knowledge of theology and our Christian heritage and the ability to share it in layman's terms.
... comprehend the contemporary church in all its diversity, and create unity through the commonality of our core beliefs.
... build authentic relationship with his various constituents. He will mentor the council, staff, and ministry leaders and utilize the strengths of the membership.
... set the tone of worship, oversee its structure, and collaborate with its leaders to ensure the integration of the Word preached with the Word sung.
... boldly be driven by conviction, not trends, and will take a Biblical stand against controversial issues.
... defend the Christian world view, be well-read, and address divergent views.
... commit to Christ Church's mission of "making disciples who share Christ with their world".
... comply with the criteria and standards for elders and bishops set forth in I Timothy 3:2-7 and
Titus 1:6-9.
The Rector/Senior Pastor is desired to have...
... a Masters of Divinity or Doctorate of Divinity.
... experience as a senior or associate pastor, with staff leadership oversight.
... a passion for the discipline of prayer and desire to listen to God.
Information requested:
Applications should include a resume, sermon examples, web pages, and any other information that might help us to know more about your ministry. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential and no contact will be made with your current congregation without your permission. Please be sure to e-mail or mail from your personal address.
Contact:
Frank Melnyk
Search Committee Chairman
318 Woodland Road
Sewickley,PA 15143.
ccgfpsc@gmail.com
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Posted: August 3, 2011
Position: Rector
Location: Birmingham, AL
St. Peter's Anglican Church, a AMIA affiliate, is located in the Birmingham suburb of Mountain Brook. A Parish Profile has been developed by the Search Committee and is attached.
http://www.anglicanchurch.net/media/Church_Profile_Final_1.pdf
Contact information:
Victor Oliver
Chairman Search Committee
205-879-7172
St. Peter's Anglican Church
3207 Montevallo Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35223
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Posted: May 12, 2011
Position: Director Evangelism/Outreach Ministries
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Introduction:
All Saints Anglican Church was formed in July 2006 after much prayer, reflection, and planning, in order to provide a faithful Anglican witness to Christ our Lord in northwest Tallahassee. We are a founding congregation of the Anglican Church in North America and of the Gulf Atlantic Diocese under the episcopal leadership of the Rt. Rev. Neil Lehbar.
We embrace the three principal streams of the Christian Faith:
We are Evangelical, affirming the importance of a personal conversion to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and embracing the Holy Scriptures as God’s Word for faith and faithful living;
We are Catholic, with liturgical worship centered on the weekly celebration of the Holy Eucharist and sharing in the sacramental expression of Christian living, acknowledging the Church as the Body of Christ and Christ and the Head of the Church, with bishops as the focus of unity in Faith
We are Charismatic, recognizing that all members of the Body of Christ are gifted and empowered by the Holy Spirit for ministry and for sanctification.
All Saints Mission Strategy:
The present congregation is composed of faithful, committed Christians who are older in age than the surrounding area. Our vision and desire is to participate in the Great Commission through the evangelization of northwest Tallahassee.
Considering the following key demographic features of this area, we have formulated a mission strategy which will require the Director of Evangelism/Outreach Ministries to lead this effort.
According to the latest demographic data available from www.ZIPskinny.com, northwest Tallahassee is composed largely of well educated younger families. Over 90% of residents have a high school education, with 41% having a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Median household income is $37,850, about 36% of households have an income exceeding $50,000.
Management and professional occupations account for 43% of employment while sales and office work account for another 31%.
About 70% of the population is white, with blacks accounting for another 23%. There are small numbers of Hispanics and Asians in the area.
A key demographic affecting our missionary strategy is the median age of our zip code: 29.7 years. This, no doubt, is influenced by the presence of Tallahassee Community College just to the southwest of our area and Florida State University to our southeast. However, about 54% of the area is made up of persons 20 to 49 years of age, with the majority of these being under 40.
The presence of young families is illustrated by the fact that within a mile of All Saints there are two large elementary schools.
After consultation with Bishop Lehbar and the Rev. Canon Jim Hobby, All Saints is calling for the employment of a Director of Evangelism/Outreach Ministries matching the dominant profile of the area.
Primary responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a plan for the evangelization of the un-churched young families and individuals resident in northwest Tallahassee.
2. With the Rector, develop and implement a plan to incorporate these persons into the life of All Saints.
3. Assist with Sunday worship, being responsible for preaching once each month.
4. If so discerned by Bishop Lehbar and the Vestry of All Saints, become Rector of All Saints not later than the end of the first quarter of 2013 when our present Rector, the Rev. Dr. Gil Crosby, retires.
Position Qualifications:
Ordained priest (or deacon) in the Anglican Communion, or has completed the discernment process and is on track to complete the education/training for ordination in the Anglican Communion within the next year
Applicant to send current CV or resume and CD or web link to current sermon
The heart and drive to reach young adults and young families with the Gospel
Compensation:
The present budget of All Saints contains $10,000 which will be available to assist in the compensation of the evangelist during the second half of 2011. Some additional funds may be available from the Diocese, but this is not certain at present. Thus the person called to this position will need to supplement his income either by serving as a “tentmaker”, or through raising support from congregations and individuals for the first two years.
In 2012, an additional $18,000 to $19,000 will be available in the All Saints budget bring the compensation package to a total of $28,000 or $29,000.
Contact:
Anyone who would like to explore this possible call further should send CV and sermon CD to our Senior Warden:
Mrs. Betty Ann Watkins
2130 Faulk Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Cell: (850)933-8156
e-mail: bawatkins2009@gmail.com
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