Southport, NC
Posted Dec 10, 2025
Job Title
Rector
Name of church or organization
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Location
Southport, NC
Job Description

We seek a priest who is outgoing, welcoming, and approachable, with a proven record of strong leadership and organizational skills. Our next leader should embody compassion and community, guiding us through Christ’s teachings and helping the congregation learn and grow from the Bible. We hope for someone who is enthusiastic about the future of St. Philip’s and the greater community of Southport and Oak Island, while also supporting and strengthening our Pastoral Care Ministry and outreach efforts both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will be a caring and inspiring communicator, able to counsel with compassion, motivate with vision, and unify priest, staff, vestry, and congregation through clear goals and effective management.

We value a priest who takes the initiative to know parishioners personally, provides guidance when ministries need direction, and delivers sermons that are Christ-centered, apolitical, and infused with passion, common sense, and humor. Above all, we seek a spiritual leader who can laugh and enjoy the journey with us, while helping us live out God’s word and love in our community.

Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Send cover letter, resume, and OTM portfolio to Canon Stephanie Allen, slallen@diocese-eastcarolina.org
Application Deadline
01/21/2026
Website
www.stphilipschurch.org