Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales

Leeds Episcopal Area

Team Vicar (Associate Rector)

St George’s Leeds

Role Description

Archdeacon’s Signature:Paul Hooper

Date: 5 November 2015

To post is subject to the Diocesan Resources for Changing Post Scheme led by the Bishop of Richmond (18 months). Thereafter,the post holder will participate in the Diocesan Ministerial Development Review Scheme.

1)Details of the post:

Title:Team Vicar (Associate Rector)

Benefice:St George’s Team Ministry Leeds

Oversight:The Bishop of Richmond, delegated to the Archdeacon of Leeds

Archdeaconry:Leeds

Deanery:Headingley

2)Role Purpose

  1. To advance the Kingdom of God through shared leadership, collaboration and example.
  2. To exercise the cure of souls in thus benefice, shared with the Bishop & Team Rector.
  3. To co-operate with the Team rector and the PCCto promote the whole mission of the church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the benefice.
  4. To contribute to the provision of pastoral/spiritual care and liturgical provision, including Sunday services, worship at festivals/holy days and occasional offices.
  5. TorepresenttheChurchofEnglandin the wider community

3) General Responsibilities

1.Togrow in joyful obedience to Christ through personal devotion, disciplined study and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

2.TofulfiltheresponsibilitiesofclergyasdescribedintheCanons,the Ordinal,theCodeofProfessionalConductfortheClergyandotherrelevantlegislation.

3.Toensurethatahighstandardofworship,preachingandpastoralcareis offered

4.ToofferwaysforpeopletoexploretheChristiangospelforthefirsttime leadingtobaptism andconfirmation

5.Toprovide patterns of nurture for Christianstogrowin maturity of faith and life.

6.To work in cooperation with ecumenical and community partners depending on opportunity/needs.

4) Specific Responsibilities

  1. Be part of the clergy team that leads the Church and manages the staff- alongside Joanna Seabourne (associate, i/c St Augustine’s, Wrangthorn and the interns) and Mark Harlow (curate, i/c 10.30 service, young families & 0-18s), and under the overall leadership of the Rector, Jonathan Clark.
  2. Share in leadership of the Round Table (senior staff team that leads the Church, with the other FT clergy and Student pastor and Youth Pastor)
  3. Share in leadership of PCC and attend meetings of the Standing Committee (Rector + Associates + 3 Church Wardens + Treasurer + Secretary, for strategic direction)
  4. Share in leadership of prayer meetings
  5. Line manage up to 7 staff
  6. Take a share of occasional offices, as they arise
  1. Lead the Young Adults, Students and 18.30 service
  2. Be responsible for the 18.30 team and the programme
  3. Be responsible for the Young Adults; huddle missional communities
  4. Keep the 18.30 service attractional; being able to bring friends is a key value
  5. Connect with students and line manage the Student Pastor
  1. Preach and teach regularly
  2. Be the lead preacher at 18.30, preaching 3 sermon series a year
  3. Develop the 18.30 preaching team
  4. Also preach at 10.30, St Augustine’s Wrangthorn
  1. Oversee AT LEAST ONE other area of responsibility (according to your gifts and the needs of the Team): Alpha and Invitational events, Training (Theology, Leadership, Discipleship, Small Group/Network leadership training), Interns, Ministry to Men/Women, Communications, Etc.
  1. Contribute to the development and delivery of the Leeds Episcopal Area Church Planting and Growth Strategy (1-2 days a week)
  • Work with Bishop of Richmond, the Archdeacon of Leeds and the Rector to send out teams and missional communities from St George’s to other parishes/contexts in the city
  • Create a discipleship culture: with dynamic teaching, worship, community & mission
  • Identify and train leaders - for all the different roles needed in revitalising teams

5)Key Contacts

  • Bishop of Leeds – Rt Revd Nick Baines
  • The Bishop of Richmond – The Rt Revd Paul Slater
  • Team Rector, Associate Rector and Curate
  • Churchwardens
  • Staff/Leadership Team at St George’s
  • PCC office holders and members
  • Readers
  • Ecumenical partners
  • Area Deans and Lay Chair of Headingley Deanery
  • Archdeacon of Leeds – The Ven Paul Hooper

6)Role Context

St George’s Team Ministry is located in the western segment of the dynamic city centre of Leeds. The Town Hall, the Civic Hall, Leeds General Infirmary and Leeds Crown Court are all located in the parish along with a small area of inner city housing.

Over the years, the ministry and mission of St George’s Church and Crypt have had a profound influence of the life of the city. Today, the large and vibrant congregation includes a diverse range of people including students, families, young professionals, Christians and asylum seekers from around the world.

The Bishop of Richmond and the Archdeacon of Leeds are working with the Rector and staff of St George’s and other partners to devise, develop and deliver a Leeds Episcopal Area Church Planting and Growth Strategy.

7)Summary

Parishes:St George’s, Leeds

Patrons:Patronage Board

PCCs:1

DCCs:-

Buildings:Church: St George’s, Leeds

Church Centre:

Parish Share 2015;

Parish Share£155,425

Total Paid to date(30.9.15)£116,568

Historic Share Deficit:£nil

Working Expenses:Agreed Expenses paid in full