Godalming Minster is a fresh take on the ancient idea of a resource Christian community of care, teaching, nurture and worship which serves its area to grow disciples of Jesus and share the gospel with people.

Our vision - Following Jesus, Loving People and Renewing Faith - involves growing discipleship, mission, evangelism and becoming a younger church.  Five years from now we want to see change within the Minster and the Godalming community, whereby pathways for encountering, exploring and coming to faith in Jesus are effective and flourishing for the good of the area we serve.

We have multiple worship locations, schools and ministry hubs including a cafe, foodbank and landmark church buildings. Regular congregations span 1662 BCP, choral tradition, contemporary, classic, Messy and Muddy and Charismatic so that everyone can find a spiritual home and expression. We’re open to new forms of worship. Together the congregations involve about 400 people, with many more who participate in outreach activities.

We have one clergy leadership role to appoint now:

Associate Minister for Franklyn Road and Mission and Evangelism
Restricted to applicants for a post of first responsibility

PLEASE NOTE that the appointment of Associate Minister for Hambledon and Discipleship has been put on pause until a new Incumbent is in post in 2025:

As an Associate Minister, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a local focal-ministry and the leadership of an important Minster-wide priority area. You’ll work with a great staff team and church community. Central to the roles is a team spirit and an enabling and collaborative leadership ability to foster teams, encourage people’s participation and raise new leaders.

Please see the Parish Profile for full details.  If you would like to have an informal conversation please contact the Rector, Simon Taylor on 01483 421267 or simon.taylor@godalmingminster.org  

To apply, please click on the links below to complete both parts of the application form and a confidential declaration form, and return these to the Clergy Appointments Officer at clergy.appointments@cofeguildford.org.uk by 18 November 2024. 

Application Form Part 1
Application Form Part 2
Confidential Declaration form
Diversity Monitoring Form

Closing date:

18 November 2024 at 12 noon

Formal interview date:

3 December 2024