0.5 Pioneer Priest for the Hartland Coast Mission Community

Diocese of Exeter; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local church organization in Devon is looking for a pioneer priest to support their outreach initiatives and create new opportunities for community engagement. The ideal candidate will have training in pioneer ministry and a passion for rural mission, ready to work closely with locals and other team members. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Trained in pioneer ministry.
• Heart for rural mission.

Responsibilities

• Support existing outreach efforts.
• Create new opportunities to express faith.

Job description

0.5 Pioneer Priest for the Hartland Coast Mission Community

Closing date for applications:12:00pm on21st November 2025

Interview date: 9-10 December 2025

We are nine rural parishes looking for a pioneer priest.

If you’ve been trained in pioneer ministry, then we want to hear how that has helped you bring people closer to Christ and become believers.

You’ll be working alongside our established Ministry Team to support our existing outreach and create new opportunities to practically express God’s love for this part of Devon.

We’ve got locals and new comers, young farmers and old timers, cake bakers and coffee drinkers, dog walkers and coast path explorers, so you’ll need a heart for rural mission and be ready to get stuck in with all the things that are going on in this part of the world.

Here is challenge, choice and opportunity.

For an informal conversation about this position please contact the Venerable Verena Breed, Archdeacon of Barnstaple.

We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and particularly welcome applications from women and minority ethnic groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.