We are seeking a vicar who will:

• Provide strong spiritual leadership that will help us to move forward into a new era for the church, and help us shape an exciting vision for growth.
  
• Is an Evangelical Charismatic, dependent on God through individual and corporate prayer.
• Be a visible and approachable presence within the parish and help us to become even better at showing Christ’s love, and sharing our faith with the wider community, through daily interaction, Evangelism and welcoming social events.
• Be committed to preaching and living the truth of God’s Word.
• Nurture the faith of all ages and encourage spiritual growth, through discipleship, encouraging our gifts and growing new leaders.
• Be enthusiastic and committed to engaging with the local schools in our parish two of which are Church of England schools.
• Work collaboratively with the PCC, diocese and lay leaders to develop the mission and ministry of the whole parish, particularly to children, families and young people, showing that the church is here to serve the community as well as being a place of worship.
• Embrace our traditions while also being open to new ways of engaging with the modern world, by building up our online presence.
• Foster passionate, Spirit-led worship.
• Build authentic relationships within a caring church family who demonstrates loving pastoral care and support to those in need.
• Be committed to the Episcopal oversight of the Bishops of Lichfield and Wolverhampton and have no desire to be part of any other Diocese.

We are looking for a person who will lead a group of people who have been through difficult times as a church, following the sudden death of our previous incumbent and the traumatic split of the congregation. A shepherd with a pastoral heart who can build on what we are, develop what we have and encourage us through the Love of Christ to the future.
Someone who is a good communicator and can teach the Bible to a wide range of ages and abilities, that encourages the development of talents, gifts and ministries, while keeping to Bible truths, but making it relevant for today’s modern world. Someone who appreciates how useful technology can be in the furtherance of the Gospel.