Does developing processes which enable the church (its staff, volunteers and their ministries) to flourish excite you? Do you have an eye for detail along with the ability to see the big picture and how things fit together? Do you have a servant heart and an ability to inspire and bring out the best in people? If so, you could be our next Operations Manager.
The Anglican Chaplain will serve as a visible, confident, and pastorally grounded Christian presence within the University of Birmingham. Rooted in the worshipping life of St Bartholomew’s (Old Church) and operating from the Multi‑Faith Chaplaincy Centre at the heart of campus.
The Bishop of Birmingham seeks a gifted collaborative and missional leader to be Priest in Charge of the parishes of Immanuel Highters Heath and Holy Cross Billesley Common and Oversight Minister. This appointment also includes the opportunity to explore future mission and ministry in nearby Druids Heath, (in the parish of Kings Norton) where a major redevelopment is planned.
The Church Planting & Revitalisation Catalyst is part of the Mission Support Team, contributing to Church of England Birmingham’s vision to grow churches at the heart of each community. Reporting to the Director of Mission, the role supports the development of new worshipping communities across the diocese as part of our wider strategy for Church Planting and Revitalisation. Working alongside bishops, archdeacons, and local leaders, the postholder will help shape and support new expressions of church that are prayerful, mission-focused, and rooted in their local context, nurturing new disciples and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
The Bishop of Birmingham and the Vicar of Dorridge and Bentley Heath seek an Associate Vicar to lead the revitalisation of St Thomas’ church in Hockley Heath. This expanding village is 12 miles south of Birmingham and borders the attractive Warwickshire countryside.
St Mary’s is a diverse and inclusive church located in Selly Oak with a growing community. We are here to proclaim and celebrate the love of God for all; live the values of the gospel; and encourage spiritual nourishment through prayer, worship and fellowship. The aim of our staff team is to serve the wider community and support the mission and ministry of the church. You are invited to consider joining our team.
The primary focus of the Giving and Generosity Advisor is to work with parishes to: - Understand their current financial situation and how this links to the wider Church of England Birmingham situation. - Understand our model and how support is on offer for parishes who are economically deprived. - Assess with them the support needed to increase generosity and giving at a local level and create an action plan around this that is bespoke and contextual. - Create a long-term plan for their participation in the common fund.
St Chad’s is a welcoming and inclusive parish and LEP (Anglican- Methodist) in the Erdington suburb of Birmingham (about 4 miles north of the city centre). The Bishop of Birmingham is seeking a faith filled, prayerful and energetic minister to be our next priest to be our next 0.5 priest in charge. We long to grow spiritually, numerically and also increase our engagement with the local community and especially with young people, schools and young families. We are a committed part of the newly established Erdington oversight area and have also begun an exciting mission shaped redevelopment project with our buildings.
In the next few months, Church of England Birmingham is likely to be appointing ordained applicants, usually as Associates, to play key roles in church plants and revitalisations.