Kirkebogsførende sognepræst til Nordlangeland pastorat, i Fyens Stift

The position of Kirkebogsførende sognepræst (parish priest responsible for church records) at Nordlangeland Pastorat within Fyens Stift requires a candidate with comprehensive knowledge and experience in ecclesiastical duties, specifically in maintaining official church registers (kirkebogsføring) and exercising burial authority. The role demands familiarity with the legal framework governing employment in the Church of Denmark, including compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Bekendtgørelse af lov om ansættelse i stillinger i folkekirken. Candidates must be ordained priests or have completed pastoral seminary training, with the ability to provide official documentation of qualifications. The position offers a civil servant salary level with potential additional allowances and includes tied housing, indicating a stable, long-term commitment to the parish community. Practical competencies include pastoral care, conducting religious services, managing administrative church records accurately, and liaising with church councils and diocesan authorities. The job also requires adherence to child protection standards, as evidenced by the mandatory child background check (børneattest). Communication skills are essential for coordinating visits and interviews with church leadership and engaging with the local congregation. The role encourages applications from all genders and emphasizes a collaborative approach with the bishopric and local church bodies. Overall, the ideal candidate combines theological education, ordination or equivalent pastoral training, legal and administrative proficiency in church record-keeping, and pastoral leadership within the Danish Folkekirken context.