Job Description
The post holder will have two separate duties: A. Port Chaplain and B. Assistant Chaplain to St. Christopher’s Cathedral
For further details contact
the Cathedral office:
cathedra@batelco.com.bh
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A. Port
Chaplain,
1. Terms and Conditions of
Employment:
2. Job summary:
a)
To
minister to the whole maritime community connected with the port
b)
To
share God’s love with seafarers from all different backgrounds and
nationalities
c)
To
act as the Society’s local link with the Anglican Communion
d)
To
act as the Society’s local representative in the context of ecumenical maritime
ministry
e)
To
act as the Society’s local representative in the context of multi-faith
relationships
3. Principal duties and responsibilities:
a)
To
be faithful in private prayer and public worship, to administer the sacraments
and take services as and where appropriate
b)
To
regularly visit the ships that call into the port and care for the practical
and spiritual needs of seafarers with whom contact is made
c)
To
visit seafarers who are in hospital or prison
d)
To
liaise with other port chaplains, both locally and worldwide to ensure ministry
continuity, particularly in cases of ongoing pastoral care, and justice and
welfare cases
e)
To
participate in the life of the local Anglican church and diocese
f)
To
build and develop good working relationships with other ecumenical maritime
agencies working in the port
g)
To
build and develop good working relationships with local ministers and
representatives of other faiths
h)
In
consultation with the PR department at central office, to build and develop
good relationships with local media in order to raise the profile of the
Society’s work locally
i)
To
work in co-operation with the local committee, Bahrain International Seafarers
Society (BISS) staff and volunteers
j)
To
complete the central office monthly report form detailing all ministry activity
and highlighting any developments within the port
k)
To
attend MtS conferences, seminars and courses as instructed by the Ministry
Department
B. Assistant Chaplain to St. Christopher’s
Cathedral,
2. Job summary:
To assist the Dean to minister to the Anglican
community in
3. Principal duties and responsibilities:
a)
To
be involved in the conduct of regular weekly services and take his turn in
preaching at least at one of the weekly services at St Christopher’s Cathedral
Manama and Awali Anglican Church, under the direction of the Dean
b)
To
deputise for the Dean during his absences from
c)
To
further develop the current ministry in terms of location (possible new venues)
and congregations including expansion of current membership and review of “special
groups” such as young families with small children, teenagers and the establishment
and resourcing of Bible study and prayer groups as appropriate
d)
To
attend annual Synod meetings, usually held in
e)
To
assist with fund-raising activities
f)
To
conduct baptisms, weddings and funerals in conjunction with the Dean
g)
To
be a member of the BACC (and other sub-committees as required), attend the
meetings and contribute to the business and decisions
h)
To
assist the BACC to increase income from collections / donations and assist with
the selection of outward-giving recipients
i)
To
generally assist the Dean and make a significant contribution to the ministry
j)
To
foster a relationship with the 50+ Christian groups using the cathedral’s
facilities weekly.
k)
To
assist in the running and care of the compound and its day to day life
C. Education / Qualifications
a)
Bachelor’s
degree in Theology
b)
Postgraduate
study or diploma (desirable)
D. Professional Experience
a)
Minimum
10 years relevant experience as a priest or assistant priest in a Christian
community
b)
Proven
administrative expertise; innovative; able to motivate and communicate with
people from diverse ethnic backgrounds
c)
Prior
knowledge or experience of work of
E.
Specialised Knowledge
a)
In-depth
knowledge of the Bible and preparing sermons and intercessions
b)
Excellent
written and spoken English skills
c)
Familiarity
with computers, Windows, MS Office and acceptable typing skills
d)
Eligible
to obtain a Bahraini driving license
F. Review
This post will be reviewed after six months and on an annual basis thereafter as part of the post holder’s ministerial review |
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