Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli
The Rev. Richard Morgan, richard.morgan@good-samaritan.org
Job Title: Associate Rector (full or part time – closing date for applications – 19th February 2021)
Location: Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, Pennsylvania (suburbs of Philadelphia in the Diocese of Pennsylvania)
About the Church:
Good Sam is a ‘corporate size’ church with four Sunday services - from Rite I, Rite II, blended Rite II to Contemporary. We seek to build strong community within the church, as we worship together, are transformed by Christ to better love our neighbors and grow in the knowledge of God with various small groups, Bible study groups, Biblical classes, and Sunday School classes. The church is committed to being a transformative presence in our community. We have evangelistic programs such as Alpha, our Food Closet ministry and many other partnerships with local, national and international missions groups. Additionally, we offer prayer with laying on of hands by lay prayer teams at every Sunday service, have monthly healing services, and quarterly invite every parishioner to receive healing prayer at Sunday Services immediately following receiving communion. To find out more about us, please visit: www.good-samaritan.org
The person we are looking for:
• Has a high view of scripture and of the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
• Is able to identify, recruit, train, equip and empower lay leadership within the congregation.
• Has a proven track record of enabling and seeing lay people grow in spiritual maturity, in gifting and in ministry capacity.
• Is comfortable connecting with a wide diversity of people.
• Is a capable preacher and teacher and has excellent communication skills.
Job Description:
Along with sharing in regular clergy responsibilities, we are looking for someone who will help us connect members within the life of the church. You will have a concern for the health of our congregation and the processes by which people integrate into the life of the parish and grow in service, faith and love. The Jesus-followers you help develop will be known for their love of one another and for their attitude of service towards their families, fellow church members and wider community.
We are open to a new or a seasoned priest. The particular division of responsibilities with which you will help shape our culture and fulfil the mission described here are flexible and will depend on your skills, disposition and humility.
To Apply:
Email your resume or CDO form or both along with a cover email explaining why you feel that God may be calling you to serve at the Church of the Good Samaritan. Please also attach a sermon link we can listen to (or mail us a cd of a recorded sermon).
Email to: richard.morgan@good-samaritan.org
Philadelphia
abenoitjoseph@diopa.org
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The parish profile is located at www.stpaulschestnuthill.org