Focus Statements

Your Priest…

Preaches and Teaches

• Preaches and teaches people of all ages and backgrounds, in a way that is engaging, relevant and challenging so that they go deeper in understanding the Christian faith;
• Helps people to grow in their personal faith, to pray and to lead Christian lives;
• Works to grow the faith of children and young people; and
• Establishes and/or runs groups that nurture Christian discipleship.

Leads Worship

• Enables people to meet with and glorify God through the way he/she leads worship;
• Creates Fresh Expressions and pioneer ministries; and
• Is passionate about his/her own faith, setting a good example of Christian life and worship.

Engages in Mission

• Helps the church to grow in numbers by facilitating and encouraging mission, outreach and evangelism;
• Has a compelling vision for the future of the church and its ministry, and helps to maintain a sense of momentum, keeping hope alive even in difficult times; and
• Is actively engaged in the local community; for example, schools, hospitals and workplaces.

Cares and Tends

• Visits the sick, cares for people in their times of need, and helps others to do so;
• Confronts injustice, and engages in social action that addresses local needs; and
• Protects the vulnerable and the environment.

Encourages and Nurtures

• Identifies people’s gifts and enables them to use these gifts in the church and beyond; and
• Helps people to hear God’s calling and to explore Christian vocation.

Works Effectively and Cares for their Own Well-Being

• Collaborates with others, delegates areas of responsibility and works well with colleagues and volunteers;
• Is organised, disciplined, punctual and efficient in his/her administration;
• Devotes time to reading, study and personal growth; and
• Stays healthy in body, mind and spirit, and achieves a good balance between work and time off.

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