The Parishes of St Leonard, Hollington, St Ethelburga, West St Leonards, and St Matthew, Silverhill are seeking an Associate Minister with an enthusiasm for evangelism and discipleship within a shared ministry team.

We are looking for an Associate Minister who is:

• An ordained Anglican whose character reflects the gospel and who is growing in godliness.

• An evangelical committed to the ministry of word and prayer dependent on the Holy Spirit.
• A person who is able to teach and communicate the Gospel clearly, faithfully and engagingly in Sunday services, small groups and one-to-one conversations.
• A person who enjoys being part of a wider ministry team.
• A person with a track record of being able to encourage, disciple and equip church members.
• A person who can build and sustain relationships with a wide cross section of the community.
• A person who is comfortable across a range of evangelical worship styles and cultures.

This is a full-time stipendiary post created as part of the Diocesan Growth Strategy, and you will join us at an exciting time of growth. You will be supported by a team of servant-hearted lay leaders as we seek to build a long-term sustainable ministry here in St Leonards.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact the Revd Matthew Foy on matthew@stmatts.co.uk

Please apply through Pathways by visiting: Church Of England Vacancies - Associate Vicar - ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA 

Closing date: 13 September 2026
Interview date: 6 October 2026

Thank you for your interest in applying for this post.

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