Priest Missioner - The Benefice of Pontefract

Church of England; Pontefract; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England in Pontefract seeks a creative Associate Priest, titled Priest Missioner, to work with the Vicar and four lively parishes and five churches to develop mission, grow congregations spiritually and numerically, and empower lay leadership. You will engage with local communities, connect with estates and rural communities, and foster generosity while helping shape outreach.

Informal conversations with the Vicar, Revd Ian Bullock, are encouraged; closing date 18 January 2027;

Job description

Priest Missioner - Benefice of Pontefract

We are looking to appoint a creative and imaginative associate priest, to be known as the Priest Missioner, to work with the Vicar of the Benefice of Pontefract. The successful candidate will work with these four lively parishes, and five churches, two urban and two rural, one estate, to develop mission, grow the congregations spiritually, numerically and in generosity, connect with the local communities and develop and empower lay leadership.

For informal conversations about the post, please contact the Vicar, Revd Ian Bullock, [e-mail], and then he will be in touch to arrange a mutual time to chat.

Closing Date: Monday 18 January 2027

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 20 January 2027

Interview Date: Thursday 11 February 2027