- Denomination: Anglican
- Location: Alpharetta, GA
- Size: 150
- Website: https://parish.community/
- Hiring For: Executive pastor
The Parish, a young and vibrant Anglican church plant in Alpharetta, Georgia, faced a pivotal moment as it sought its first executive pastor. Led by Rector Eddie Kirkland, the church had grown significantly since its establishment but still relied heavily on Eddie as its sole full-time staff member.
With a flourishing congregation, Eddie recognized the necessity of bringing in an experienced leader who could manage the operational aspects and complement his pastoral leadership.
About The Parish
Founded in 2014, The Parish offers a unique church experience that blends contemporary worship with Anglican traditions. Known for its focus on simplicity, spiritual health, community, generosity, and unity, The Parish emphasizes deep relationships and authentic community involvement.
With Eddie Kirkland’s visionary leadership, the church prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and spiritual formation, creating a welcoming environment that intentionally contrasts with busyness and complexity.
The ideal candidate
The Parish sought an Executive Pastor who:
- Had strategic leadership and organizational skills
- Could manage church operations and support staff
- Embraced the church’s Anglican heritage and contemporary worship style
- Prioritized spiritual, emotional, and relational health
- Could integrate seamlessly with the church’s unique cultural and theological DNA
Understanding needs and culture
Eddie Kirkland engaged Vanderbloemen following a recommendation from a fellow church planter. Vanderbloemen’s executive search consultant visited The Parish, connecting with leadership and congregation members to deeply understand the church’s distinctive needs and culture.
Vanderbloemen’s meticulous process included extensive interviews, candidate assessments, and thoughtful discernment, narrowing a wide pool of candidates to a select few who matched The Parish’s specific criteria.
About Jordan Warner
After a diligent nine-month search, Jordan Warner was selected as The Parish’s first executive pastor. Jordan proved to be the ideal candidate through his:
- Strategic and administrative capabilities
- Commitment to spiritual health and pastoral sensitivity
- Strong alignment with The Parish’s culture and values
Jordan began his role as executive pastor in 2018, effectively supporting and complementing Eddie’s pastoral leadership. Demonstrating strong leadership and deep commitment to the congregation, Jordan became the lead pastor/rector of The Parish shortly thereafter in 2020, and holds the position to this day.
