Rector, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Posted January 2, 2024
Description: Established in 1892 and located in the beautiful Central Coast area of Lompoc, CA, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church seeks a full-time Rector to guide us, walk alongside us, empower our spiritual growth and ministries, and shepherd us in all the seasons of our lives.
We desire a Rector who will support and nurture St. Mary’s post pandemic. The Rector we seek would promote a heathy balance between the traditions we value and the needs of a younger, more modern congregation with the health and energy to GROW this flock.
We seek someone:
to join us in our outreach to the growing Hispanic demographic
whose preaching has the capacity to inspire and connect us to God’s word in the twenty-first century
who can be an educator, provide opportunities for spiritual development through study of the scriptures, creating a deeper relationship with God
who is an excellent listener, has a healthy tolerance for differing opinions and who cares for each member of the flock
who is a strong, yet collaborative leader, works with the Vestry and lay leaders, knows how to motivate people to accomplish tasks and transparent in decision-making
who is a Shepherd, willing to provide an inclusive, diverse, peaceful, loving, active, and fun place for members, new families, and visitors
We’ve emerged from the pandemic as a church in transition – a tabula rasa for a creative, optimistic priest. If God leads you to our door, you will find a flock ready to love and support you as our Shepherd.
To submit your name for consideration please contact (The Rev. Cn.) Thomas Quijada-Discavage, Canon for Formation and Transition Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles at tdiscavage@ladiocese.org
All applicants should respond with; a Letter of Introduction/Interest, a current CV/Resume, and an updated OTM.
Application deadline: January 15, 2024
Link to the application:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1n8MzsVYwiyH1bz-9PHSOJSKDLhwzHDvl?usp=sharing
Website:
www.stmaryslompoc.org