Hiring an Assistant Rector
Job Title: Assistant Rector (Full-Time)
Location: Cathedral Church of the Ascension, Charles Town, West Virginia
Diocese: Diocese of All Saints, Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)
The Cathedral Church of the Ascension, the cathedral parish of the Diocese of All Saints, seeks a full-time Assistant Rector with a primary focus on pastoral care, parish development, and Christian Education. Working closely with the Rector, the Assistant Rector will play a key leadership role in the spiritual and operational life of this vibrant, growing cathedral community.
The Diocese of All Saints is a member of Forward in Faith North America (FiFNA) and part of the Global Anglican Communion (GAFCON) with a mission partnership with the Anglican Province of Egypt.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for day-to-day parish ministry under the supervision of the Rector.
• Oversee the cathedral office, staff coordination, volunteer management, and facilities use.
• Assist with financial administration, including stewardship campaigns, budget tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies, safe-church training, and other canonical requirements.
• Supervise administrative staff and key program staff as assigned.
Pastoral Ministry
• Share in the regular preaching, teaching, and administration of the sacraments (including Sunday services, midweek Eucharists, and occasional offices as assigned).
• Provide pastoral care to parishioners through visitation (hospital, homebound, nursing facilities), counseling, prayer, and spiritual direction.
• Oversee or assist with key pastoral ministries, including but not limited to: new member incorporation, marriage preparation, baptismal preparation, and funeral ministry.
• Develop and lead adult formation opportunities (Bible studies, catechesis classes, discipleship groups).
• Work with Cathedral staff on the development of St. Anselm’s Parish Academy.
• Participate in the cathedral’s outreach and mission initiatives in the Charles Town community and beyond.
Qualifications
• Ordained priest in the Anglican Church in North America (or eligible for transfer of canonical residence into the Diocese of All Saints).
• Demonstrated gifts and experience in both pastoral ministry and parish ministry.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with church management software Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and basic financial oversight.
• A team player with a servant’s heart, able to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and lay leaders.
• Commitment to the theology, worship, and mission of the Diocese of All Saints. Compensation
Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package (housing allowance or rectory available, health insurance, pension, continuing education, sabbatical policy, etc.).
Exact compensation to be discussed during the interview process and commensurate with experience.
To Apply
Please submit the following to The Right Rev. Darryl Fitzwater, Jr, Bishop of the Diocese of All Saints and Rector at Cathedral Church of the Ascension.
Email: bishop@allsaintsdiocese.org
1. Cover letter addressing your call to this position
2. Current résumé or CV
3. OPI (Ordained Pastoral Instrument) or equivalent ministry portfolio
4. Contact information for three references (including bishop if applicable)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.