Associate Rector
The Church of the Good Samaritan seeks an Associate Rector to join the clergy team in sacerdotal ministry, ministering the Word and Sacraments, with oversight of Family Ministry, community building, and teaching the gospel with sincere warmth and authentic conviction.
Whom are we looking for? Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s 1975 essay on the priesthood puts it this way:
“The priest I am looking for… would have to be commissioned and authorized from above, by Christ, to confront me with God’s incarnate word in such a manner that I can be sure… that I have not from the very outset emasculated [this word] by psychologizing, interpreting, demythologizing it away to such an extent that it can no longer create in me what it wills… But she must also help me to stand firm, not to run away, by sitting it out with me with an unrelenting love. With a terrible love which again and again says to me, ‘But that is what you really want.’”
About Us
We are a vibrant, innovative, and Christ-centered Episcopal parish that is growing and on the move. Located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, our average Sunday attendance exceeds 415, with Sunday services at 7:30, 9, and 11:15 am. Our life together extends far beyond Sunday worship as we live out our mission to be a community of worship, hospitality, healing, and hope, sharing the love of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. One way we embody this mission is by serving as a hub of daily connection through Christian formation programs for all ages, Sunday lunch, community events, and outreach ministries. Our campus includes a Day School, Dance Academy, Churchyard, Food Closet ministry, retail Thrift Shop, and two Rectories.
Desired Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a heart for, and experience in, oversight of Children’s Ministry
- Excellent communication skills, especially in preaching, teaching, and writing Ability to be collaborative and flexible
Key Responsibilities
- Regular presiding and preaching
- Pastoral Care
- Clergy oversight and support to our Children’s Ministry Director and program
- Ensure high-quality Anglican formation for the Children’s Ministry
- Nurture the growing community of young parents within the parish
- Assist with a weekly Bible study for young parents
- Grow participation of non-attending Good Samaritan Day School families
- Assist with our various ministries
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time positionSalary commensurate with experience and in accordance with Diocese of Pennsylvania guidelinesBenefits include health insurance, paid time off, Church Pension Group pension plan, and life insurance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: The Rev’d Phillip C. Ellsworth Jr., Rector via email to rector@good-samaritan.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about our parish, please visit good-samaritan.org.