Incumbent

Church Times; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Times seeks an Incumbent to lead two welcoming churches on the south-east side of Stoke-on-Trent, with faithful worshipping communities and a strong lay commitment, to grow in faith, discipleship and mission.

The post involves prayerful leadership, collaborative ministry with lay leaders and PCCs, and developing opportunities for outreach while honouring our traditions and exploring new directions.

Responsibilities

• Deepen life of prayer, worship and sacramental ministry.
• Encourage confident discipleship and develop lay gifts.
• Build relationships with schools, families and the wider community.
• Help explore fresh opportunities for mission and outreach.
• Value traditions while enabling experimentation and renewal.

Job description

Are you a prayerful and approachable priest with a heart for parish renewal, community engagement and collaborative ministry? Situated on the south-east side of Stoke-on-Trent, we are seeking a new Incumbent to lead our two welcoming churches with faithful congregations, strong lay commitment and a genuine desire to grow in faith, discipleship and mission.

Following over a decade of working together as a benefice, we are looking for a priest who will:

• Deepen our life of prayer, worship and sacramental ministry.
• Encourage confident discipleship and develop lay gifts.
• Build relationships with schools, families and the wider community.
• Help us explore fresh opportunities for mission and outreach.
• Value our traditions while enabling us to try new things.
• Work collaboratively with committed lay leaders and supportive PCCs.

We offer:

• a strong sense of welcome and commitment.
• Congregations eager to embrace renewal and growth.
• Established links and opportunities within schools and community organisations.
• Good clergy support within the Deanery and Diocese.
• a healthy respect for challenges as well as joys of parish ministry.

Full details at lichfield.anglican.org/vacancies

Enquiries: please contact the Bishop of Stafford's Office [e-mail]

Closing date: 5 November 2026
Interviews: 16 November 2026