Job Overview

The Rector will serve as the chief pastor, priest, and spiritual leader of The Solid Rock Church in Winter Haven, Florida. This role involves faithfully teaching and preaching the Holy Scriptures, administering the Sacraments, and providing spiritual care for the congregation in the traditional Anglican style.

Key Responsibilities:

• Worship & Liturgy: Lead traditional Anglican worship (Holy Eucharist) and oversee all liturgical life of the parish.
• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver relevant, Biblically-based preaching and teaching, including leading Bible study and adult education.
• Pastoral Care: Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and prayer to the congregation.
• Leadership: Serve as the head of the church, working with lay leadership (Vestry) to fulfill the church's mission of "Bringing Biblical Truth To The World."
• Outreach: Engage in community outreach and support the growth of a welcoming, Christ-centered community.

Learn more at https://www.thesolidrockchurch.info/our-ministries/parrish-profile

Job Description

OUR HOPES AND ASPIRATIONS FOR THE NEW RECTOR:

TSRC is not in search of or in need of the second coming of Reverend Billy Graham. But we do envision that our next rector will possess the following qualities and characteristics: (1) To be our Spiritual Director and Counselor who will preach and teach God's Holy Word with enthusiasm, in a manner that is easily understood, and is shown to be pertinent to our daily lives. (2) To be a Pastor who has profound compassion and empathy for all people, and is open to inviting anyone seeking God's wisdom, mercy, and grace to worship alongside us weekly. (3) To be a moral role model for us, and to be a person of deep Biblical Faith and engaged in a consequential Prayer life. (4) To possess notable experience in Church Growth programs, or to be willing to engage in activities that would bring positive results in an area that is vital to TSRC at this particular juncture in our history as a parish. (5) To be one who is a decisive leader, yet simultaneously one who is flexible, available, and approachable to all who call upon him.

(6) To be a person who maintains an open and transparent communications pathway with his parishioners at all times. (7) To possess at a minimum, a degree from an accredited seminary and from two (2) to five (5) years experience as a rector or associate rector at a parish of comparable size or larger than The Solid Rock Church. (8) To possess adequate experience dealing with parish administration and operations, while striving to align expectations with financial realities.