Priest in Charge

St Mark’s and St Stephen’s are two diverse and community-focused evangelical churches entering into a formal process of merging parishes. We are seeking a priest-in-charge to lead us through this exciting transition and help us grow together.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Provide strong Bible-based teaching and leadership with the flexibility to adapt to our different congregations and contexts

• Encourage, inspire and unite our two congregations in the merger process, maintaining worship in both churches

• Equip us for outreach in our urban context, strengthening links with local communities and groups using our buildings

• Build strong relationships, discipling individuals and the wider congregation and supporting those training for lay and ordained ministry

• Oversee key projects, including building refurbishment and development

• Support our two thriving church schools, with a heart for young people and their families

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our services. For further information and to apply, please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact the Archdeacon of Lambeth, the Ven Simon Gates: simon.gates@southwark.anglican.org

Closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 4 July 2026
Interview: Monday 6 July 2026

To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME heritage.

This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure