Minister of Religion - Priest

Minister of Religion - Priest

St. Thomas CSI (Church of South India) Church Belfast is seeking a priest to lead services. The role involves organizing services, providing pastoral care, officiating at special services, and conducting house visits. The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 36 months, starting May 1, 2026. Candidates must be ordained priests of the Church of South India (CSI) with a degree in theology, good communication and management skills, and experience in CSI Churches. The ability to converse in Malayalam is an advantage.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Organising regular eucharist services in the Church; providing pastoral care for members of the congregation across the UK; officiating at weddings, funerals and other special services; conducting house visits for the church members; responding to and dealing with telephone calls from church members; conducting spiritual and pastoral sessions with younger Church generation; conducting follow-up sessions with new members of the Church; Fostering the CSI Presence within UK & Empower the members to grow, Strengthening Fellowships & outreach centres to new Congregations ;A UK-Wide Vision, emphasising unity, outreach, spiritual development, and practical support for the CSI members in UK ; organizing local charity projects within the remits of the Church constitution, etc.

Eligibility:

• Be an ordained priest of the Church of South India (CSI)
• Have an acceptable degree/diploma in theology/divinity
• Have good communication and management skills
• Have a good understanding of the Christian faith and knowledge of the Holy Sacraments
• Have at least three years' experience in a similar role within the CSI Churches.
• The ability to converse in the Malayalam language in addition to English would be an advantage.
• Willing to travel across the UK.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position please send your CVs by replying to this advert or by email to [contact hidden]