APPLICATION PACK

Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton

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January 2019 Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Associate Vicar of Christ Church, Clifton. This is a senior leadership role and the person appointed will join a large team of clergy, paid staff and volunteers in implementing and delivering the strategic goals flowing from the Church’s recently refined vision. This role is all about people and the successful candidate will be a natural people person. This information pack provides an outline of the role, the skills and experience that we are looking for. Background to the context has also been included. As a diocese, we are living out our vision of ‘Creating connections’ – with God, each other and our communities, across Bristol, Swindon, South Gloucestershire and North Wiltshire. We sense a real energy locally to reconnect with our communities and reignite our calling to be a Church for this and future generations. Our vision, priorities of making disciples, growing leaders and engaging younger generations, and the strategic plan that has been agreed to support them, are our response to what God is calling us to. This can be explored further at www.bristol.anglican.org/creatingconnections. Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If this is a role which excites you then I encourage you to prayerfully offer yourself for the post. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of the contacts listed at the end of this pack. Please submit your application on the attached application form and ensure you have also read our Applicant Guidance Notes.

Yours in Christ,

Rt Revd

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and our communities CREATING CONNECTIONS CREATING THE DIOCESE OF BRISTOL THE DIOCESE Connecting with God, each other Connecting with | CLIFTON | INFLUENCE A Heart for the City Heart A A Heart for the Nations Heart A A heart for the Individual heart A CHRIST | CHURCH CONNECT | GROW CONNECT of Hope and our world transformed. of ministry – are open to applications from men and women at any stage We completed (or will soon complete)from someone who has satisfactorily more responsibility; to someonea curacy and is looking for significantly has laid upon us to be part of a movement which sees Bristol become a Cityhas laid upon us to be part of a leader of a church, or churches, and whowho may currently be an overall We are a vibrant, growing, ‘Word and Spirit’ family of all ages and family of and Spirit’ are a vibrant, growing, ‘Word We a clear sense of vision network; with Wine’ personalities, part of the ‘New team, and healthy leadership and staff and direction and a robust, united number of committed volunteers. complimented by an amazing God seeking a senior colleague to join us as we pursue the calling We’re INTRODUCTION a team where they can focus on their pastoralis now looking for a role within and discipling gifts. Our recently published church vision is available separately.

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 5 The parish is an eclectic mix of those The parish is an as a “village” who still view Clifton use it to commute to and those who or further afield. With the city centre the growth of the student population, and the need for more affordable housing in Bristol (as the general population is growing rapidly), larger houses have been converted into flats, and the rental market remains strong despite the economic still downturn. Despite this, there in remain some large properties Clifton, and the area often attracts those who are relatively wealthy. About 75% of members of the church family live outside the BS8 Clifton area. Like many large of churches, we see people at most our Gatherings who regard another church as their ‘home’, but come here for the teaching, the worship, and to be refreshed.

The church is located in northwest The church is located mile and a half from Bristol about a and within half a the city centre of Bristol. mile of the University The population of the Clifton ward is a blend and is just over 11,000 of families, singles, students, young professionals and older live retired people, some of whom in nursing homes and sheltered accommodation. Although broadly affluent, the Parish accommodation profile of the also attracts people with a variety There are three of social needs. schools within the parish: Christ Church primary school and with whom we have close links; Clifton High School (an independent co-ed school); and Clifton College (an independent co-ed school). THE CONTEXT / THE CONTEXT SETTING PARISH

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 6 The Church is presently emerging The Church is presently emerging from a period of significant transition, – a especially in culture and ethos process which has not been without substantial turbulence and pain, people during which several hundred have left to attend other churches. Our theological and cultural journey has reached a point where it has been possible to develop a refreshed and vision, around which leaders The people are generally united. work that now lies before us is to transform vision into reality. A journey from a conservative to a journey from a conservative A culture ‘Word & Spirit’ The church is rooted in evangelical theology and practice, and the be majority of our members would this happy to define themselves in this would In the recent past, way. a have expressed itself in quite culture, which strong ‘conservative’ of discouraged the public ministry women in teaching and leadership; approach to the and a ‘cautious’ present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Parish Profile which led to the appointment of the present vicar recognised the call of the Lord to depend more on his Holy Spirit rather than human skill in leading the church forward; and it would be fair to say that we have experienced a none too easy journey of discovery in more closely & ‘Spirit’ holding ‘Word’ knowledge in allowing the together, our heads to become reality in our hearts. CHURCHES WITHIN THE PARISH OR BENEFICE THE PARISH WITHIN CHURCHES There are three Deanery. in the Bristol West Christ Church is Hotwells, Trinity, All Saints, Clifton, Holy close by – Anglican churches other is in our Deanery). All Saints Clifton (only and St Paul’s, ECCLESIASTICAL TRADITION THE CHURCH

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 7 Weddings – 8 Weddings - 2 Blessing after a civil marriage Funerals in church – 4 Funerals at crematorium – 4 Child baptisms – 2 Child dedications –2 Adult baptisms – 3 ELECTORAL ROLL ELECTORAL currently stands The Electoral roll 2018), with a at 440 (APCM of 500 adults membership database 18’s. and 150 under OCCASIONAL OFFICES (FIGURES FOR 2017) • • • • • • •

In 2007, our then Associate Vicar Associate Vicar In 2007, our then and sent with 50 was commissioned a church in a school adults to plant ‘Emmanuel’ near Westbury-on-Trym. entity under became a separate and has 2011 a BMO in January subsequently planted twice again. In January 2012, some 50 with individuals, plus children, left a to develop Associate Vicar another Clifton, graft into Bishopston, east of in partnership with the Diocesan hope initiative. We ‘church grafting’ to work with the Diocese in similar ventures in the future. vicar In 2015 our moved to be and Lawrence Weston Avonmouth of Although in the north of our Deanery. not suitable for a traditional plant graft – – and possibly not even for a we are building bridges in the shape of individuals who have sensed call to give time in ministry God’s and mission there. A TO COMMITMENT CHURCH PLANTING

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(with groups for 0-14 year olds) -10.00 am (with groups for 0-14 year olds) Morning Celebration for all ages Morning Celebration for all a contemplative start to the day, with communion day, a contemplative start to the am) – 8.00 (Common Worship 20. attendance Average 200 adults, 90 children/teens. attendance Average Evening Celebration – 5:00pm 150. attendance Average

‘the 8’ ‘the 10’ ‘the 5’ are seeing significant growth in this Gathering, not least due to the faithful are seeing significant growth in this Gathering, not least due together with one of the clergy team who work of our Seniors Minister, The average has taken on leadership of this part of our church family life. attendance is 40. WEEKDAY GATHERINGS WEEKDAY mornings, In January 2013 we introduced a weekly service on Wednesday its early days catered primarily for a faithful group of elderly which in “the 11”, However members for whom Sunday attendance was proving difficult. PATTERN OF SUNDAY WORSHIP OF SUNDAY PATTERN of Sunday we changed our pattern In November 2016, to call also began We given below. worship to that that to reflect the reality our services ‘Gatherings’, together: be-all and end-all of our life Sunday is not the contexts during the week, we gather in many different for discipleship, and we our small communities are vital wanted to reflect that in our language WORSHIP The main aim of all our gatherings is encounter between the Lord and his The main aim of all our gatherings is encounter between the come, whether people. His presence is our primary longing for all those who have a wonderful legacy of bible longstanding members or newcomers. We gatherings, teaching, which aims to be relevant to the needs of the different a way as to and are continually seeking to develop our gatherings in such allow the Holy Spirit to minister to people.

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– Sophie Brown (part-time, self-supporting) – Mark McCurdy (part-time, self-supporting) Youth Ministry Intern Youth LAY STAFF LAY (full-time job share, paid) Senior Lay Pastors – Roberto & Susanne Elvira Operations Manager – Mark Parsons (full-time, paid) (part-time, paid), Team – Nick Carter and Helena Whitwell Office Lisette Ogborn (part-time, self-supporting) Seniors Pastor – Nelly Davis (part-time, paid) Adults – Chris Whitwell (full-time, paid) Pastor Young The Rev’d Ruthy Lillington (part-time, paid) Pastor – Children’s Pastors – Elliot and Sophie Mocharrafie (full-time job share, paid) Youth Coffee Shop Manager – Hannah Parsons (part-time, paid) ‘The Spire’ Leader – Jackie Langham (part-time, self-supporting) Team Welcome Worship Ministry Associate CLERGY Langham (full-time, stipendiary) – the Rev’d Paul Vicar stipendiary) – vacant (full-time, Associate Vicar self-supporting) The Rev’d Janet Lee (part-time, – Assistant Minister stipendiary) Curate – the Rev’d Neil Shepherd (full-time, Rev’d Erica Bebb (part- The Arts – for the Associate Minister & Pastor time, self-supporting) Arts for the time is mainly divided between a Fresh Expression Erica’s worship Arts Initiative – she and her husband and the Diocesan Creative regularly at Christ Church STAFF / TEAM MEMBERS TEAM / STAFF

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 10 Christ Church Brownies meet on SMALL AND AND SMALL GROUPS PRAYER communities There are 30 small which include a at Christ Church, for mums meeting number of groups groups for Internationals, in the day, Additionally, seniors. and groups for Community has small Tuesday our groups for students & young adults. ORGANISATIONS PAROCHIAL Christ Church is involved in the governance of Primary School, which has recently attained Academy status. The the Curate a and Trustee vicar is a Other church members governor. also serve as governors. Christ Church Preschool operates under the auspices of Christ Church Children and Families Ltd in our This is a professionally building. run Preschool which is managed a member of our by Jayne Coller, church family who has the heart of an evangelist. She is also an able pastor and shares her faith openly with the parents who come to the preschool, prays for them and offers In the last few years, a listening ear. the Preschool has opened some new outdoor play space; the PCC has also refurbished their toilets. Christ Church a Friday night in our Crypt during term time.

Volunteering across all levels of life across all levels of life Volunteering is vital to sustaining at Christ Church There is a vast array the ministry. in the church of volunteer roles teams, task forces including catering furniture or set (who work to move small group leaders, up for events), finance teams, strategic leadership roles, administrative assistants, and preachers, gathering leaders of many more. In fact, every area ministry is significantly supported LAY INVOLVEMENT LAY by volunteers. also have a number of ordinands We each year. College on team Trinity at

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 11 Our pre-School (mentioned above) over which has been operating for just Spire’ Shop, ‘The Our Coffee the church. It has seen steady growth a year within the main body of just approved the recruitment of a to the point where the PCC has to open throughout the ‘The Spire’ to enable member, 2nd paid staff shows that our clientele is 80% day and serve lunches. Our research unchurched mornings Thursday sessions on Toddlers 2 Parent & one sees parents and afternoons – the morning street and is very and carers queuing down the full indeed Alpha Course, usually run once a year the • • • • In addition, teams from Christ Church are involved in weekly and monthly Soup Run, Breakfast Run and other in the City. community outreach initiatives, in partnership with other churches – such as evangelistic events throughout the year organize one-off We way in for local people to the church and a gentle cream teas (offering Christmas Date conversations of faith); and hosting over 70 couples to a ‘Big & Silla Lee coming to to promote the Marriage Course, with Nicky Night’ is a chance for men to spend time The group ‘Men Behaving Dadly’ speak. with other dads and their children. in prayer and through charities financially, also support a number of local We direct involvement.. have Church on a Sunday morning. We work includes Kids’ Our Children’s an active and up to date Safeguarding Policy. OUTREACH AND OUTREACH EVANGELISM to embrace their calling as encouraging all our members are increasingly We the they are placed during the life of Jesus wherever witnesses, reproducing as something done by seeing outreach and evangelism week, rather than or its clergy & staff ‘the church’ initiatives Community a great many ‘central’ Having said that, we do have which are and collaborations, chief among MISSION MISSION MINISTRY AND

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 12 YOUTH WORK is a large part of our mission at Christ Church, and we have many different channels for TUESDAY COMMUNITY young people to get involved. Key to the youth ministry is Meeting Point Students and young adults play a on a Friday night during which about huge role in the city of Bristol and 25 young people between the ages also within the church community. of 13-18 come to pray, praise and At Christ Church, this demographic learn more of God. Much of this is has always been very present and young person led so the releasing of active within the church family and young leaders is very important here. they continue to be so. We meet as Pathfinders is our work specifically a collective group every Tuesday. geared towards those between the Our mission is to see the goodness ages of 11-14 and currently meet of God released in order that all during the 10 gathering on a Sunday. the major pillars of culture are Houseparties are other events which transformed to the standard of have encouraged the young people Heaven through the equipping, and are very well attended. All of empowering and deploying of His this is facilitated by an incredible children. We are passionate about and committed team of volunteers seeing culture changed. We believe working alongside our Youth Pastors that family is the atmosphere from – and without these people, none of which this change is possible and this would be possible. God has placed 8 core values on our heart which form the pillars of our vision. These are, worship, identity, revelation and encounter, restoration, honour, generosity, scripture and prayer.

Page 13 The Marriage Preparation Course – is for all couples who are preparing for marriage and hope to to all those who offered get married at Christ Church. The Marriage Course – is for those at any stage in their marriage to enable improved communication and relationship. The Parenting Course – is to enable parents of any age of child to improve their parenting skills. PASTORAL CARE PASTORAL in place through the This is formally Senior Lay Pastors oversight of our church family – clergy and other a role in offering members all play pastoral care. COURSES In addition, we run many courses of and events to respond to a variety needs: • • • This is a significant ministry at This is a significant and aims to help Christ Church, and involved seniors feel valued to encourage in the church family; up in their faith; and and build them to share the to encourage them groups during the Gospel. Home week, visiting those who are infirm communion are home and offering in all part of caring for the elderly the church. Our weekly ‘Community a hot lunch, provides Centre’ and activities and a talk for seniors has been another way of reaching news people in a gentle way with the of the gospel. SENIORS

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INTERNATIONALS have a significant number of We members who come from other to countries and it is a privilege family welcome them into the church and seek to support them – for example, through Sunday lunches and a weekly discussion group. also work collaboratively with We the local BISC (Bristol International Student Centre). We have a strong history of supporting mission overseas. A significant significant A overseas. history of supporting mission have a strong We have of the PCC. We budget is devolved to a sub-group proportion of our TearFund to support one of a significant relationship with recently entered working support 6 mission partners also in Uganda. We projects their PEP links with many others. We and abroad, and have supporting in this country other and occasionally ‘spotlight’, our mission partners and try to pray for, and ensure that their needs are included overseas visitors in our gatherings, through projects also support one-off We in our monthly prayer diaries. of bursaries The team also oversees the allocation Sunday cash collections. undertaking short-term mission placements in to members of Christ Church GLOBAL MISSION the UK and overseas.

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 15 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP WOMEN the Creation believe (from We that it takes accounts in Genesis), together fully to man and woman world. It image to our bear God’s leadership and follows that church the presence, ministry alike need of both men and gifts and skills women, in order to build up the At Christ Church, body of Christ. leadership and ministry are fully open to men and women, according teach to gift and calling. Women and lead in services and all other have a ministry contexts. We man and woman as wardens. The appointment of 2 ordained women in the last couple of years in this demonstrates the cultural shift life. area of the church’s AREAS AND TYPES OF CO- AND AREAS WITH OTHER OPERATION LOCAL CHURCHES Locally we work with Churches in Clifton, Cotham Together and Redland and have a lay representative at the meetings have a long of this team. We involvement in local homelessness awareness projects and we are involved in working with others in the city to enable social action. Our clergy are active members of the and also involved in the Deanery, local New Wine Leaders Hub. CONGREGATIONS MAINLY MAINLY CONGREGATIONS COMMUNAL OR MAINLY GATHERED of Our church family is a mixture those those who walk to church and and who gather from across the City beyond. The PCC is developing plans for a The PCC is developing of the site, complete refurbishment have and church. We both basement of our pews removed the majority new toilets over and installed several the last few years. Other plans are indicated in the section below. Vision PARTICULAR FUTURE PLANS FUTURE PLANS PARTICULAR ESTABLISHED ALREADY

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Although this is a Diocesan post, the Associate Vicar is housed in a very good four bedroomed Clifton townhouse owned by the PCC.

GENERAL INFORMATION Parish – Benefice and Parish of Christ Church with Emmanuel, Clifton Diocese – Bristol Incumbent – Paul Langham, contact details at the bottom of this paper Date of – 1987 (d), 1988 (p) Length of time in present parish – From September 2010 Other responsibilities and duties currently undertaken by incumbent • Member, Diocesan Synod (2015 –) • Member, General Synod (2015 –) • Facilitator, Willow Creek Association Global Leadership Summit Bristol (2011 – 2016)

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Associate Vicar with Emmanuel, Clifton Christ Church Bristol Bristol West ROLE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ROLE the day to day running of the church the day to day running of the Team and Staff Team Committee, Core leadership of the PCC, Standing including the oversight and line management of other members of staff, also of key volunteers involvement in their ongoing professional development, and church – PCC the support and pastoral care of the wider leadership of the Leaders, and key volunteers Small Community Team, members, Staff alongside church family, sharing in the provision of pastoral care to members of the the Pastoral Care Team and Small Community Leaders Team the Pastoral Care its teaching a greater focus of ministry within the life of Christ Church (especially ministry and strategic leadership); and National Church. to pursue his growing role within the City of Bristol and the We seek a leader of leaders who can take a significant role within our Core seek a leader of leaders who can take a significant role We is comfortable in a “second chair” position but is able someone who Team; Leadership and other senior colleagues: to share with the Vicar • • • • • PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES PRIMARY GENERAL the vicar and other senior leaders share leadership with To the successful candidate will be a natural people This role is all about people and and ministry through high-quality personal person who exercises leadership relationships. RESPONSIBILITIES to pursue our Vicar Our PCC sees the need to appoint someone capable of enabling what we recognise as his calling to both • • Role Title Name of Benefice Archdeaconry Deanery ROLE PURPOSE ROLE

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 18 leading worship – being part of the preparation, planning, preaching and delivery of planning, preaching and delivery – being part of the preparation, leading worship midweek Gatherings our Sunday and to or ministry settings according others in whole church training and equipping gifting and experience affirm and you will need to and parish organization – in particular, administration parish policies and legal requirements abide by national, diocesan and as required taking the occasional offices the wider life of the church, including that of the playing an appropriate part in Deanery and Diocese. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES SECONDARY church you will play a role in: leader in a large parish As a senior ordained • • • • •

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 19 a passionate disciple of Jesus, led by the Spirit, who prayerfully listens to a passionate disciple of Jesus, the Father’s heart to the Bible as his or her authority a convinced evangelical, committed beliefs and teaching in matters of faith and holding to orthodox church and conduct of the Holy committed to an ongoing experience of the renewing work Spirit with a testimony to the power of prayer a humble, servant-hearted person who is personable and approachable with a heart to engage with people wherever they are are innate a natural people person, having the sort of people skills that rather than learnt and other comfortable in “second chair” leadership alongside the Vicar Team members of the Core Leadership healthy teams a natural team builder with a proven track record in building this role able to testify to a discerned calling to Christ Church and to their approach a confident person who is collaborative and consultative in take risks a prayerful person with an active spiritual life and the faith to an open person who learns from mistakes and welcomes feedback colleague someone others value having as a a great team player, An ordained within the Church of , or a Church in within the , An ordained priest it recognizes, who it, or a Church whose orders communion with Ministerial Education completed his or her Initial has satisfactorily as Incumbent Status Panel at selection or Candidates’ was designated (post-2009) or Stipendiary Ministry PERSONAL QUALITIES position requiring a person of This is a full-time, Incumbent-level and wisdom – as well as significant considerable enthusiasm, energy we are looking for someone who is … pastoral and strategic gifts – and • • • • • • • • • • • • QUALIFICATIONS • • • men and women and at any stage of Applications are welcomed from has satisfactorily completed (or will soon ministry – from someone who for significantly more responsibility; to complete) a curacy and is looking an overall leader of a church, or churches, someone who may currently be role within a team where they can focus on and who is now looking for a their pastoral and discipling gifts. PERSON SPECIFICATION PERSON

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give continual attention to personal, spiritual and professional give continual attention to personal, development and maintain a prayerful spiritual life with appropriate support networks appropriate participate in Ministerial Development Review and undertake Continuing Professional Development maintain professional boundaries follow a pattern of life that allows the personal, family and spiritual aspects of life to flourish alongside the demands of ministry a leader of leaders, who enjoys growing leadership potential, releasing who enjoys growing leadership a leader of leaders, influencing change in them the gifts and skills of others and turn priorities in to plans and ideas into an implementer who is able to action prayer and the prophetic a confident minister in personal organizational and time management skills with self-manager, an effective to communicate clearly in a wide range able an articulate communicator, of settings respect and enforce boundaries, a resilient person able to recognise, and sustain healthy relationships handle conflict effectively and compassionate a pastor who is approachable energy and enthusiasm combined with resilience and emotional security emotional security resilience and combined with and enthusiasm energy discretion integrity and personal and fun sense of humour a good learn and grow an eagerness to serve and be served a willingness to risks and move forward in trust the faith to take We seek someone willing to We • • • • SELF-DISCIPLINE, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE AND AND DISCIPLINE SPIRITUAL SELF-DISCIPLINE, DEVELOPMENT OWN SKILLS who is seek someone We • • • • • • • … and whose character and record in ministry will evidence will in ministry record and character whose … and • • • • • •

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Able to create healthy communities in which God can grow people Able to create healthy communities with Encouraging and teaching stewardship and generosity in line Biblical principles DEVELOPMENT & OWN KNOWLEDGE Understanding of team dynamics Understanding of leadership practice churches Understanding of church size dynamics – especially for larger personal and Willingness to take responsibility for and commitment to own learning professional development through regular study and theological coach, work consultant and/or spiritual Willingness to have a mentor, director MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES AND STRUCTURES OF RESOURCES MANAGEMENT management of budgets and projects Effective OTHER New Wine values and Christ Theology, commitment to Kingdom A vision will be essential own Church’s FORMATION OF OTHERS FORMATION encourage and develop gifts for ministry Able to Identify, LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF OTHERS OF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT both ordained and lay colleagues, Building and leading teams of recruit, delegate and co-ordinate including the ability to organise, PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE PROVEN (D) (E) or Desirable Essential AND WORK MINISTRY BACKGROUND people growing discipleship, ‘Kingdom’ and growing Modeling evangelism ministry and in supernatural confident leaders empowering and equipping Identifying, developing, communities Developing small personal objectives through high-quality Delivering strategic relationships oversight Pastoral Care and Line managing colleagues and releasing people to reproduce Inspiring, equipping, empowering workplaces, communities … the life of Jesus in their families, responsibility with others Leading as part of a team, sharing

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 22 . Our recently published church vision booklet is available church vision booklet Our recently published website at or can be viewed on our as a separate PDF www.ccweb.org.uk/ourvision PARISH VISION PARISH

Diocese of Bristol Application Pack for an Associate Vicar at Christ Church, Clifton Page 23 BRISTOL WEST WEST BRISTOL DEANERY In Bristol Diocese the deaneries seek to be places where the deaneries seek to be places In Bristol Diocese encouraged from one another and be churches can learn provide We in mission and ministry. and challenged and key and root the Diocese vision spaces to explore where we see priorities within our contexts, sharing and learning from kingdom fruit, worshipping together are also increasingly becoming a place experiences. We to partnerships and where relationships are leading Deanery is on the journey towards support. Bristol West continue to do the Alongside all this we these goals. business of a Synod when required. player in the Bristol West Christ Church Clifton is a key in our life together. Deanery and plays a full part have a strong and supportive chapter that We tradition. Chapter represents a broad range of church in the different gathers monthly for lunch together and pray for one another as share parishes. We Once a year well as doing any necessary business. to further deepen we seek to share a retreat together relationships and give an extended opportunity to hear from God and minster to one another. Deanery Synod meets 3 times per year around Synod is increasingly a place of the deanery. encouragement and challenge as well as fulfilling its synodical responsibilities. It is reasonably As one of the better well attended. resourced and more creative churches in input into the deanery Christ Church’s synod and across the deanery is very much valued.

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THE DIOCESE THE DIOCESE OF BRISTOL The Diocese of Bristol is the Church of England across Bristol, South The Diocese of Bristol is the are 30,000 people and Swindon. There Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire than 200 churches, led by hundreds worshipping regularly in more Around 15,000 children and of clergy who we train and provide. church schools, while chaplains serve in young people attend our 69 institutions across our region. Following the The Diocese of Bristol is presided over by the Bishop of Bristol. seat is currently retirement of the Rt Rev’d in September 2017, the The Bishop of Bristol is supported by the Rt Rev’d Dr , vacant. , and the Suffragan of Bristol. and acting connected with Our diocesan identity and vision of “Creating connections: of ministers, God, each other and our communities”, helps shape the work time are parishes and schools. Our priorities as a diocese at the current making disciples, growing leaders and engaging younger generations. vision and The Diocesan Support Services exist to support our identity, and made priorities. Based at the Diocesan Office to the north of Bristol and up of 50 employees and volunteers, we serve ministers, parishes schools by expressing vision, strengthening relationships, empowering training, offer people, maximizing resources and developing structures. We advice in a range of areas, highlight and share best practice consultancy, aspects of the life of the Diocese. across the Diocese and manage different Come and join a strong and committed team.

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If you are interested in applying, you should contact

The Rev’d Paul Langham, Vicar t (07581) 393795 (direct) e [email protected]

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