Trinity is a growing faith-based church dedicated to building a community where faith, family and friendships thrive. We are an Anglican Church in Rock Island, IL, within the Anglican Mission in America. Our services and spiritual life seek to be an intersection between ancient and contemporary, reverent and down to earth by taking seriously the Scriptures, historical liturgy and practice, and the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. Our congregation is a blend of ages, backgrounds, and political beliefs. At Trinity, we emphasize God's incredible love for us, how we love him, and how we care for one another, our city, and our world.

Rector Job Description
The Rector will fulfill Trinity Church's mission of building a community where faith, family, and friendship thrive. This will entail providing spiritual guidance and support, developing and executing ministry, events, and outreach, leading liturgical services, and managing the church's day-to-day operations.

Salary negotiable, but has a starting range of 80,000 - 95,000 depending upon experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual guidance and support to members of the church and community.
• Identify and develop leaders
• Lead worship services through Word and Sacrament
• Preach, teach, and disciple
• Oversee church staff, volunteers, and ministries
• Develop and execute outreach vision and programs
• Initiate and maintain meaningful relationships with church members and future church
  members.
• Work with Wardens to guide the church into the future and oversee care of facilities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree in theology (preferably MDiv or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience as a pastor (prefer experience as a Sr. Pastor or significant leadership history
• Ordained within the Anglican tradition; otherwise ordained in a similar tradition with a
  willingness to be ordained within Anglicanism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work with our current Rector for a smooth transition

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing your interest in the position and outlining your qualifications.
• Your current resume or CV, detailing your education, experience, and accomplishments.
• A brief statement of your personal faith journey and theological beliefs.

The Process

• Submit your documents to business@trinityrockisland.org
• There will be an initial screening within 2 weeks
• Further Reference Checks for those qualified and deemed a good fit
• Interviews
• Possible in-person preaching and meeting with current leadership
• Final selection
• Onboarding and Integration

Seeking to hire our next Rector by June 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will do our best to respond to everyone.

03/03/25