Jobs

Current church and institutional opportunities in the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee are posted here as available. Please check back for details on postings coming up.

To inquire about submitting a job listing, please contact Emily Austin: eaustin@episwtn.org

Current Diocesan Opportunities

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee currently seeks a Canon to the Ordinary. The primary role of the Canon to the Ordinary is to serve as the Bishop’s advisor and counselor in pastoral, administrative, and canonical matters related to clergy, congregations, and staff. They must be able to build trust with the Bishop and understand the Bishop’s needs, while forming effective working relationships with diocesan staff as well as clergy and laity. They will work to establish and maintain effective systems to carry out the vision and programs initiated by diocesan leadership.

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Clergy/ Lay Ministry Transition Opportunities

Church of the Holy Communion seeks to add an energetic, outgoing priest to its existing clergy team who will serve as the catalyst for our efforts to invite visitors, welcome newcomers, and connect our existing parishioners following an extensive season of investment in these ministries. This priest will also provide senior leadership either for our contemplative Sunday evening worship service or for our extensive community outreach programs.

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located in the heart of downtown Jackson, TN, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Rector to lead our vibrant community of faith. Our ideal candidate is a kind, compassionate, and strong leader who embodies the teachings of Jesus Christ. This individual will be deeply grounded in their faith and will serve as a spiritual guide and example to our congregation.

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dyersburg is actively seeking a full-time rector. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining us as your next parish home. We seek a visionary leader to guide our growth and enthusiasm for the future.

As rector, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our community bonds, fostering faith growth, and cultivating a spirit of love. St. Mary’s is a welcoming spiritual family, embracing all seeking God. Our church is a home where God’s love is celebrated and generously shared.

St. Mary’s operates under The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. Financially stable, our income consistently meets or exceeds expenses, and we have an endowment supporting outreach. Our parishioners actively engage in community leadership.

We invite you to prayerfully consider joining our spiritual journey. We look forward to welcoming a new rector contributing to the vibrancy and growth of our faith community.

Please click here to view the 2023 Parish Profile. 

To apply, please contact the Rev. Canon Rob Courtney: rcourtney@episwtn.org

Lay Staff Opportunities

Modeling Christian discipleship and leadership, Grace-St. Luke’s Director of Youth and Family Ministry collaborates with the Part-Time Youth Formation Associate and the Clergy by working on Sundays, weekday afternoon-evenings, and occasional Saturdays, as the lead staff person to build relationships with middle school and high school youth and youth parents; encourage regular worship, Christian formation, and community engagement (outreach, justice) ministry participation; teach formation/education classes; and facilitate play activity through Episcopal Youth Community (EYC), all for youth to become faithful and always maturing Christians. 

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