Rural Team Rector: Lead, Inspire & Build Community

Church Times; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm welcome

Spacious vicarage

Part-time admin assistance

Job summary

Church Times is seeking an enthusiastic priest to lead a rural benefice of eight churches in Shropshire, with schools and ecumenical partners. The role requires dedication to rural ministry, the ability to communicate the Gospel to all ages, and a visible, pastoral presence in villages and schools.

You will help develop ministry teams, reach out to the wider community, and work with a collaborative team including 0.5 Team Vicar and part-time schools worker.

Qualifications

• Dedication to rural ministry.
• Ability to communicate the Gospel to young and old.
• Approachable, a good listener, visible in villages and schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower ordained and lay ministry teams.
• Reach out to the wider community to grow the churches.
• Provide pastoral care and guidance within the benefice.

Job description

Church Times is seeking an enthusiastic priest to lead a rural benefice of eight churches in Shropshire, with schools and ecumenical partners. The role requires dedication to rural ministry, the ability to communicate the Gospel to all ages, and a visible, pastoral presence in villages and schools.

You will help develop ministry teams, reach out to the wider community, and work with a collaborative team including 0.5 Team Vicar and part-time schools worker.