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Rector
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A Director of Religious Education directs educational programs and activities for a denominational group such as a church or synagogue. Coordinates the work of volunteer religious education teachers and plans classes and curriculum designed to introduce children and adults to the beliefs and practices of the congregation or denomination.
$49,072 / year median in Alabama
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Rector
Our ministry priorities are rooted in worship, pastoral care, children and youth, Christian formation, fellowship, outreach, and the continued growth of our parish. We want to strengthen our worship and opportunities for spiritual formation while creating meaningful ways for children, youth, adults, and families to become more deeply connected to the life of the church.
At the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, we value a rector who is spiritually centered, relatable, approachable, and deeply committed to pastoral care. Above all, we seek a priest who will know and care for our people—someone who is present during illness, loss, and difficulty, as well as moments of celebration and joy. We want a rector grounded in prayer and faith whose spiritual leadership is evident in worship and in everyday relationships with parishioners. Type of Commitment Full Time Does this job pay? Yes
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Posted Aug 27, 2026 Job Title Rector Name of church or organization The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Job LocationRAINBOW CITY, AL
Job Description The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection's core mission is to be a welcoming, Christ-centered community where people can grow in faith, find a place to belong, and experience the love of God through worship, fellowship, pastoral care, Christian formation, and service to others. We strive to be a parish that is present for one another through every season of life—celebrating together in times of joy, walking alongside one another in times of difficulty, and creating a community where people of all ages feel known, valued, and supported.Our ministry priorities are rooted in worship, pastoral care, children and youth, Christian formation, fellowship, outreach, and the continued growth of our parish. We want to strengthen our worship and opportunities for spiritual formation while creating meaningful ways for children, youth, adults, and families to become more deeply connected to the life of the church.
At the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, we value a rector who is spiritually centered, relatable, approachable, and deeply committed to pastoral care. Above all, we seek a priest who will know and care for our people—someone who is present during illness, loss, and difficulty, as well as moments of celebration and joy. We want a rector grounded in prayer and faith whose spiritual leadership is evident in worship and in everyday relationships with parishioners. Type of Commitment Full Time Does this job pay? Yes