Rector Designate for Five Rural Churches

Church of England; Little Paxton, St. Neots; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Ely invites applications for Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, to lead five rural churches with a vision to grow in faith and to be at the centre of village life.

The role calls for a minister who is approachable, a good listener and able to work with PCCs to develop a plan for growth, build partnerships, and equip parish teams, including children and families, while balancing traditional and contemporary

Qualifications

• Experience in church leadership and parish growth.
• Inclusive prayerful leadership and collaborative ministry.
• Ability to foster teamwork across multiple villages.

Responsibilities

• Lead five rural churches with a growth-focused vision.
• Work with PCCs to develop growth plans and community engagement.
• Oversee ministry development for children and families.

Skills

People person

Team player

Prayerful leadership

Visionary

Change leader

Adaptive & flexible

Enabling ministry

Competent

Job description

The Diocese of Ely invites applications for Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, to lead five rural churches with a vision to grow in faith and to be at the centre of village life.

The role calls for a minister who is approachable, a good listener and able to work with PCCs to develop a plan for growth, build partnerships, and equip parish teams, including children and families, while balancing traditional and contemporary