St. James Church opens applications for rector position

The St. James Church in New York City, New York, has recently opened the application for the rector position.

Interested applicants for the position may send their application along with their resume, cover letter, and OT ministry profile to rectorsearch@stjames.org.

Also, the applicants are required to answer the following questions:

What draws you to St. James’?
What originally moved you to accept God’s call?
How is your experience relevant to what St. James is seeking for the church's next Rector, who will be leading a large and complicated organization?

Applications should also be sent through “Cc” to the Rev. Canon Nora Smith, Canon for Transition Ministry at the Diocese of New York at nsmith@dioceseny.org

The deadline for submission will be on Friday, Nov. 18.

Rector Position for St. James Church

As per the press release from Episcopal News Service, the St. James Church is seeking a full-time rector that will address the opportunities and challenges that were identified by the church.

As the church seeks a rector, they also seek someone who is willing to be transformed by God so that the church will contribute to the transformation of the world.

Also, they are looking for a qualified candidate for the position that will “keep the main event the main event” by focusing only on Jesus Christ.

The one who is authentic, a Gospel-focused preacher, a patient listener, and a skilled teacher, as reported.

Additionally, the church seeks a rector who is committed to growth while staying at the church, personally and spiritually.

Moreover, the church invites all interested applicants and individuals who are seeking spiritual growth and work, to motivate them in serving God and the community.

They also pray that the Holy Spirit will encourage them to apply and be the next rector of the St. James Church, as reported.

About St. James Church

As per the same source, St. James Church is reportedly a welcoming church that shares the love of Jesus Christ with the city, community, and the world.

As mentioned, it is a neighborhood church that allows the parishioners to visit and take part in the activities conducted by the church including Bible studies, daily meetings, quiet prayers, and worship services.

The church is committed to giving value to the music of the church that improves the worship service and fellowship that brings the people together.

Accordingly, the church was founded in 1810 and was known as the summer chapel in the northern countryside.

It serves as the “house of prayer” of the parishioners who are living around and on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Moreover, the church provides various ministries to help and serve the people who are in need such as:

Feeding the Hungry, cooking, and serving food to the community.
Clothing Those in Need provides clothes to men and women who are in need.
Supporting the Incarcerated, working with incarcerated families, especially children.
Welcoming the Stranger offers a place to stay to the refugees within the church.
Caring for Our Wider Community provides financial assistance and prayers to the Haiti community following the earthquake that devastated Haiti.