Bushbury - Team Vicar

Description of Job

We are seeking a Team Vicar to lead St James, Fordhouses andThe Good Shepherd, Low Hill - two charismatic evangelical churches that recognise the priority of the Spirit and the Wordand are eager to grow.

This is a significant opportunity to helpshape the next season of evangelism, discipleship and growth,building on strong community connections.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves Jesus and has experience of leading people to faith.
• Is outward-looking, able to see and join in with what God is doing in the community.
• Depends on the Holy Spirit and expects lives to be transformed.
• Greatly values promoting God’s Word through faithful preaching and teaching.
• Can work collaboratively, helping to shape vision across ateam parish.
• Is committed to growing disciples and developing others in ministry.

We offer:

• A supportive team ministry with three churches working closely together.
• Encouraging signs of spiritual hunger in the community.
• Committed and developing lay leadership.
• A deep desire to see God move by His Spirit supported byregular and lively prayer.
• Administrative support and a collaborative Team Rector.

All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Enquiries:please contact the Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven. Liz Jackson on oremail

and the Team Rector:
The Revd Dr Ian Poole on or email

Closing Date:25 September 2026

Interviews:28 October 2026