Associate Rector for Engagement at Good Shepherd Episcopal Lexington
About The Position
Good Shepherd Episcopal in Lexington is seeking an Associate Rector for Engagement to help parish members and newcomers deepen their faith through worship, formation, and outreach. Good Shepherd is a vibrant, growing parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, guided by the theme “Love is all” and a commitment to living out Jesus’ love ethic as presented in the Sermon on the Mount. The parish offers traditional worship, contemplative prayer, community life, music, outreach programs, and formation for all ages. It values spiritual depth and welcomes people with a range of worldviews. The Associate Rector will support the parish’s transition toward deeper engagement in church life across all ages. This includes developing intentional welcome practices and newcomer processes, as well as providing pastoral care. The role involves collaborating with staff and volunteers, leading and supporting volunteer teams, and nurturing people in their faith. It may suit an experienced priest called to pastoral ministry or someone beginning their priesthood; the position may also be referred to as Assistant Rector. The role includes engagement strategy and implementation, stewardship of pastoral care, newcomer welcome and inclusion, and regular liturgical, sacramental, and preaching duties. Good Shepherd is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a community combining small-town character with a larger-city feel, shaped in part by the University of Kentucky and horse racing.
Requirements
- Ordained in the Episcopal Church.
- At least three years of parish ministry experience.
- A deep personal faith supported by intentional spiritual practices.
- Experience recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a vision for deeper engagement in church life.
- Steward the pastoral care process and committee.
- Develop intentional welcome and inclusion practices for newcomers.
- Carry out regular liturgical, sacramental, and preaching responsibilities.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers.
- Lead and support volunteer teams.
- Nurture individuals in their faith.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
