Announcement - Search for Rector

Holy Trinity Church is seeking a new rector as the term of our beloved Bishop Arthur Jones ends on December 2016. Terms are internationally competitive, with a 3-year contract. See details below

Position Description and Selection Process for Rector of Holy Trinity Church
48 McKinley Road, North Forbes Park, Makati, Philippines
search@holytrinity.ph +632-817-9440

Key Accountabilities:
The Rector has overall responsibility over the:

  • Spiritual growth and worship of the membership in accordance with the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer:
    • Responsible for all worship services.
    • Coordinate and supervise the work of all participants in the worship services.
    • Develop other spiritual enrichment opportunities (e.g. Bible studies, Sunday school, etc.) as appropriate.
    • Develop fellowship programs within the church, to further increase the church’s relevance to its membership beyond regular worship services.
    • Perform baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials and pastoral care.
  • Growth of the church membership and increase the awareness of the church in the community.
  • Church Administration:
    • Lead Vestry meetings, parish general membership meeting, and other meetings as required.
    • Supervise, support and develop all parish staff.
  • Responsibilities required of a rector by the constitution, canons and by-laws of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines and Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity.
  • Others as required.

Qualifications:

  • Ordained Anglican/ Episcopal priest in good standing
  • Significant pastoral experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural communities
  • Self-motivated with the ability to lead effectively, build consensus and make sound judgments
  • Effective and articulate communicator
  • Strong inter-personal skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships
  • Reliable and responsible

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary:   Salary commensurate with qualifications
Medical: Standard medical insurance
Education Grant:  For school age children at Brent School
Housing:   Large three bedroom rectory within the church compound in Forbes Park, Makati with live-in housekeeper and utilities paid
Transportation:   Car and driver
Leaves:   Annual home leave with economy class tickets provided
Other:   Full time parish secretary

Application and Selection Process

  • Potential applicants may obtain information about Holy Trinity Church, its environment, and the
  • community it serves by going to its website holytrinity.ph and its Facebook page.
  • Applicants may send the application to search@holytrinity.ph by 15 October 2016. Applications should include: a letter of introduction, resume/ CV, portfolio of credentials, copies of 2 sermons (script or audio link). All applications received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.  
  • The vestry will prepare a shortlist of potentially qualified applicants, and will interview each shortlisted applicant through a teleconference or in person during which the applicant will be invited to deliver a short sermon on what it means from the perspective of a rector to  that of being a good shepherd (circa 5 minutes).
  • The applicant being considered for final selection may be invited to Manila for consultation with the vestry and members of the church, and may also be invited to celebrate the Holy Eucharist and deliver a sermon.
  • Initial appointment: three years, following completion of a six month probationary period. 
  • The vestry hopes to complete the selection not later than 15 December 2016.

 

 
 
 


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