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Baptism

Baptism involves declaring faith in God and being washed with water. It means being cleansed from sin, being united to Jesus Christ, receiving his Holy Spirit and becoming God’s children. Sometimes called ‘Christening’.

Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Confirmation

Confirmation is about ‘confirming’ the faith in God we declared at baptism. It also involves being strengthened by God’s Holy Spirit. In the Church in Wales it is administered by the bishop.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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Generic Job Description Incumbent

To be read in conjunction with the generic job description of Archdeacon, Area Dean and Bishop.

Post: Incumbent

Purpose: To support the Bishop as Chief Shepherd, Pastor and Minister of the Diocese, a visible sign serving the Church’s unity and continuity in apostolic life, mission and ministry.

Responsible: In collaboration and full co-operation with the local church in the diocese and parish for:

  • People
  • Mission
  • Teaching
  • Preaching
  • Finance
  • Buildings and property

Principal tasks & duties (in collaboration and co-operation with others)

Preaching and teaching
  1. To preach the Word
  2. To administer the Sacraments
  3. To lead people in praise and thanksgiving to God through the reverent, regular, careful and inspiring ordering of worship
  4. To lead people in mission and evangelism.
  5. To teach the Faith
  6. To bring new members into the Church by Baptism including the appropriate preparation of candidates, parents and godparents
  7. To prepare and present candidates for confirmation.
  8. To prepare people for holy matrimony and officiate at the service.
Pastoral care
  1. To minister to the sick and dying
  2. To officiate at funerals
  3. To minister to the bereaved
  4. To offer a pastoral ministry to all people within the parish
  5. To share Christian service with others
  6. To minister to all who are in need of support and spiritual counsel
  7. To proclaim the righteousness, mercy and forgiveness of God to those who are troubled in spirit
  8. To seek those who have strayed
  9. To liberate and nurture God’s people for the good of all and the glory of God.
Administration
  1. To encourage and enable the PCC to consider and define a mission policy for the church, taking into account:
    1. The call of God
    2. The needs of the local community
    3. The needs of the parish, diocese and province
    4. The needs of the wider church
    5. The needs of the congregation
    6. The promotion of Christian Stewardship in all its aspects
  2. To comply with the law of the land and church regulations in relation to the following:
    1. Marriages and deaths
    2. Child protection
    3. Financial accountability
    4. Health and Safety
  3. To share in an effective, competent and courteous administration of the parish
  4. To consult and co-operate with churchwardens and the PCC in matters of concern and importance in the parish
  5. To maintain the necessary records of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials and other services (where appropriate)
  6. To support the work of the electoral roll officer
  7. To encourage, support and participate in the administrative business of the PCC including:
    1. Appointments
    2. Organising meetings
    3. Maintenance of accounts
    4. Inventory of furniture, fittings and artefacts
    5. Care of Church buildings
  8. To ensure that the statutory requirements of the law, the services and procedures approved by the Church in Wales are complied with in a shared and collaborative ministry.
Church and community
  1. To encourage good and courteous relationships with members of other Churches and Faith communities.
  2. To support the laity in their social, pastoral and money raising activities which further the mission of the Church in the local and wider community.
Parish Appointments

Local needs and opportunities will also apply such as:

  • to enable and encourage Church members in developing their prayer life and worship
  • to encourage church members to be ambassadors of Christ
  • to strengthen links between the parish and local schools
  • to develop strong links with community groups and encourage their involvement in worship and parish life.