Interim Minister Christ’s Church, Harwood

Introduction

The Bishop of Manchester is looking to appoint an

Interim Minister

Christ’s Church Harwood

Christ’s Church Harwood is a vibrant, well-attended parish church
to the east of Bolton, with a mixture of owner-occupied and social housing
with huge potential for mission and ministry.

We are looking for a pastoral, missional priest in an evangelical tradition,
who will lead us into a new season of growth and development after a long vacancy,
and help us to discern the next stage for our parish with possible reorganisation
in the future. We seek an enthusiastic and collaborative leader, who will walk with us
to share the gospel, to serve our communities in the name of Jesus,
and to encourage and build us up in the faith.

We are looking for a priest who will:

• Be a committed person of private and public faith and prayer.
• Be an enthusiastic communicator of the good news of Jesus for all ages.
• Work with us to nurture and develop new ministries both lay and ordained.
• Be active in engaging young families and lead our work in the local schools – with a particular focus on Bolton St Catherine’s Academy (Primary and Secondary).
• Support and encourage new disciples and help us grow deeper in our faith.
• Work with neighbouring parishes in the mission community to share new initiatives and support each other creatively and prayerfully.

The post will initially be for three years with the possibility of another three, pending potential pastoral reorganisation.

Closing date: Monday, 15th June 2026

Interviews: Tuesday, 14th July 2026

Full details from the Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton’s office:

Tel: 0161 761 6117

E-mail: pa.archbolton@manchester.anglican.org