Introduction

Senior Associate Minister for Growth 

 Would you like to work in benefice that includes both urban and rural churches?  Do you have a heart for evangelism and mission-based church leadership? With worshiping communities approaching 500 we look to maintain an active outreach to the vulnerable and have a passion for enabling evangelism across our city.  

We are seeking someone who:

• would enjoy worshipping in and working alongside a large congregation
• likes to be visible, active and known in the community
• enjoys working collaboratively with others
• is keen to offer pastoral support

You will have:

• a passion to teach and enable others to grow the kingdom

• a proven ability to teach large or small groups
• a proven ability to work with the wider community
• a proven ability to manage staff

We can offer you:

• the enthusiastic support of a large, committed team of volunteers based in Combe Down, Bath 
• the support of an experienced incumbent, two ordained ministers and a staff team of nine.
• the freedom to use your God-given skills across the wider Deanery of Bath 
• a modern 4 bedroomed house in a lovely location on Mulberry Park, Combe Down. 
• proximity to the world heritage city of Bath.  For further travel, it’s just 45 minutes to Bristol International Airport or 2 hours by train to London

For an informal conversation, please speak to Revd Shawn Swinney, Vicar,

on 01225 835835 or 07508 078058.

Applications to be received by midnight on 25 June

Interviews: 14 July  2026

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required