ABM is the national mission agency of the Anglican Church of Australia and serves God’s mission in partnership with the Anglican Church of Australia and Anglican churches overseas. ABM is passionate about changing the world through responding to spiritual, physical and community needs. We work closely with Anglicans around the world to express our understanding of Jesus’ call to serve the poor, feed the hungry, and bring good news to all people.

ABM has three programs:

• Community Development Program;
• Church-to-Church Program; and
• Indigenous Program.

The Church to Church Program Manager is responsible for the oversight of all program-funded activities and will be involved in the development and strengthening of partnership relations. The position also includes frequent opportunities to share and reflect on mission with ABM’s Partners and the Anglican Church in Australia. The Church to Church Program Manager is accountable to the Programs Coordinator for the management of the Program.

The successful candidate will be passionate about God’s mission, committed to the vision of ABM, and comfortable with its Anglican ethos. Demonstrated management skills and an ability to inspire and work with a vibrant team will be necessary. The successful candidate must also have experience in working in cross-cultural environments and be able to articulate ABM’s work to audiences across Australia and overseas.

S. John's is an Anglican Missal/1928 BCP/1940 hymnal parish. We have a strong liturgical tradition and offer the full range of the services of the Anglican church (including morning and evening offices, choral evensongs, a monthly benediction, weekday Masses - with an 8 am said and 10 am sung Mass on Sundays).

Our liturgical music tradition is among the finest in the state. We have a dedicated and accomplished Schola led by a renowned choirmaster. There is a 33-rank 1894 Hook & Hastings pipe organ. A new console is shortly to be installed and other major upgrades and repairs are being accomplished.

The present church building was erected in 1894 under the supervision of architect Creighton Withers. The church includes a significant 1920s Lady Chapel by Ralph Adams Cram. The fabric also includes a superlative collection of vestments, plate, fine arts, and other artifacts.

The property includes the parish hall (the 1875 former church), a large house occupied by three parish families, and a seven-bedroom rectory (renovated by Charles McKim of McKim, Mead and White). The property is located in a quiet waterfront neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Newport.

We are looking for a committed catholic Priest to continue the work of our Anglo-Catholic witness to the community and the state. The applicant should possess strong pastoral skills, be a sound teacher of the faith, and be skilled in the use of the Anglican Missal. Membership in the SSC or similar catholic-minded groups would be a plus but is not a requirement.