Church of the Incarnation

Rector

Chamblee (Atlanta),

Georgia

Why We Love This Opportunity

I love this opportunity because it is a rare blend of rooted Anglican worship and outward facing mission that aims to be a sign of God’s beauty, goodness, and truth for the sake of the city. I am drawn to the three streams identity that holds together Scripture, sacrament, and Spirit led life in a way that forms people deeply and sends them faithfully. I am energized by the chance to lead a young parish into a new season of mature growth through clear discipleship pathways, strong neighborhood groups, and lay leadership development. And I love the setting in Chamblee (broader Atlanta), where the Gospel can take on real local shape in a diverse community that is ready for presence, hospitality, and mercy.

About This Organization

Church of the Incarnation is a growing Anglican parish in north Atlanta whose mission is to become “a sign of God’s beauty, goodness, and truth for the sake of our city.” Incarnation was established in 2019 as a church plant from Trinity Anglican Church (westside Atlanta) and became a self-governing parish in the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO) after forming a vestry and relocating to Chamblee in 2023. Incarnation is rooted in the authority of Scripture, sacramental life, and the Anglican tradition, structure, and liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer.

Position Description

The Rector is the primary pastor, teacher, and spiritual leader at Church of the Incarnation. The Rector will shepherd the parish, lead the clergy and staff, partner closely with the vestry, and work in communion with C4SO diocesan leadership and the Bishop.

This role calls for a spiritually mature and emotionally steady ordained priest who will lead with humility and care while deepening formation and fostering ministries and relationships within and beyond our parish.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide steady pastoral leadership and compassionate care, cultivating daily rhythms of prayer, sabbath, and spiritual practices across the parish
Lead and preside at Sunday worship and major holy days using the Book of Common Prayer 2019, shaping services marked by reverence, beauty, and welcome
Preach biblically faithful sermons rooted in Scripture and the lectionary that form the congregation toward mission, mercy, and maturity
Oversee catechesis and preparation for baptism and confirmation, and build sustainable pathways for discipleship for all ages
Strengthen neighborhood groups as the primary engine for community, prayer, formation, and mutual care, and equip group leaders to thrive
Develop and mobilize lay leaders across worship, hospitality, formation, and outreach, creating clear next steps for service and leadership
Lead collaboratively with the Vestry and Wardens on vision, strategy, stewardship, and governance, with healthy communication rhythms and clear expectations for staff
Build local partnerships and outreach that embody the parish’s mission in Chamblee through tangible care, hospitality, and presence in the community

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

Ordained Anglican priest in good standing, eligible to serve within the Anglican Church in North America
Theological and missional alignment with Incarnation, C4SO, and ACNA
Demonstrated ability to preach, preside, and lead prayer-book services that blend historic and contemporary elements
A track record of servant leadership that is humble, collaborative, and reliable