Full time Vicar for the Parish of Paddock Wood

Introduction

Are you called to lead a vibrant, community-focused church with a heart for mission, discipleship, and prayer?

St. Andrew's, Paddock Wood, is a thriving Anglican and Methodist Local Ecumenical Partnership. We are seeking a Vicar who will embrace our collaborative style of ministry and help us grow in faith, service, and outreach—especially among young people.

About us:

• Rapidly expanding town with many new homes, reflected in an increasingly diverse congregation
• Modern church complex serving as valued community hub with excellent facilities
• Strong relationship with Kent Chinese Christian Church who worship in our building
• Earmarked for specific funding as part of the Diocesan Vision and Strategy, with significant grant funding from 2027

We seek someone who: 

• Has a heart for mission and will shape our vision for outreach with our additional resourcing in conjunction with the diocese
• Embraces collaborative leadership within our LEP structure
• Has a heart for pastoral care and community engagement
• Enjoys variety in worship styles from traditional to Messy Church
• Can nurture individual ministries and enable others to flourish

We offer:

• Well-resourced ministry team including Methodist Minister (one day per week), full-time Children & Families Worker, and four Licensed Lay Ministers
• Supportive congregation passionate about community service
• Full time Operations Manager
• Proposed new 5-bedroom vicarage
• Outstanding local schools and transport links to London

We are looking for a Vicar who is excited by this opportunity and equipped to work with the Diocese to shape and deliver a compelling vision for mission and ministry.

To learn more about the role, our church life and the community we serve, please read our Parish Profile, which can be downloaded from the ‘Vacancies’ section of the Diocesan website:  https://www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancies

For an informal conversation, please contact: 
Archdeacon Nick Cornell via his Executive Assistant : sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org

 Applications via Pathways : https://www.cofepathways.org/

Closing date for applications:  6^th August 2025
Provisional date for Parish visits: 8^th September 2025
Provisional date for Interviews: 9^th September 2025