Rural Benefice Associate Minister | House-for-Duty

Church Times; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Supportive congregations

Rector & Benefice Administrator back-

Job summary

Church Times invites a House-for-Duty Associate Minister to serve in the Ray Valley Benefice, living in a four-bedroom house in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire—a village with rural charm and convenient access to Bicester and London's transport links. We seek a visible spiritual presence, strong communication, and a desire to journey with us to grow faith and outreach.

The role welcomes engagement with ageing congregations, youth, schools and military personnel, plus leadership in village relationships

Qualifications

• A visible spiritual presence and strong communication skills
• A desire to journey with us and grow confidence in faith and outreach
• Willingness to engage with ageing congregations, young people, schools and military personnel
• Encouragement of fresh ideas and participative worship (e.g. Taizé, café church)
• Experience of, or understanding for, rural multi-parish benefice ministry and team working
• Leadership in building relationships across our village communities

Job description

Church Times invites a House-for-Duty Associate Minister to serve in the Ray Valley Benefice, living in a four-bedroom house in Ambrosden, Oxfordshire—a village with rural charm and convenient access to Bicester and London's transport links. We seek a visible spiritual presence, strong communication, and a desire to journey with us to grow faith and outreach.

The role welcomes engagement with ageing congregations, youth, schools and military personnel, plus leadership in village relationships