Interim Minister Priest-in-Charge and Diocesan Rural Ministry Lead

Location:

North East

Recruiter:

Durham Diocese

Ref: JN013804

We seek someone who loves rural mission and ministry. You will help the three parishes of the Benefice – West Weardale, Eastgate, and Stanhope with Frosterley and Rookhope – to continue to develop good rural mission. You will also draw together and lead a diocesan task group to work with you to discern and share good practice in missional rural ministry across the diocese.

The right candidate will understand and value both inherited and innovative approaches to mission and ministry, be determinedly collaborative, and relish the challenge of reimagining mission and ministry in this rural setting and across the Diocese.

The post is offered on an interim basis for three years, with the potential of an extension of a further three year term.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Auckland: archdeacon.of.auckland@durham.anglican.org / 07384 511671

Closing date: 4 July 2025
Interviews: 21 July 2025

Further details: www.durhamdiocese.org/vacancies

Closing date: 04 July 2025

Related jobs

Archdeacon of Blackburn

The Diocese of Blackburn is seeking a priest with a passionate faith in the Gospel and with experience in the renewal of Parish life to be the next Archdeacon of Blackburn following the retirement of the Ven Mark Ireland.

ref: JN013371

Mission Enabling Associate Minister

Fosse Deanery

Are you passionate about building thriving Christian communities and fostering spiritual growth in rural settings?

ref: JN013483

Vicar

St John, Meads

St John the Evangelist Meads is a vibrant, growing and welcoming church community, located in Eastbourne where the South Downs meets the sea.

ref: JN013763

Team Rector

of the Grays Thurrock Team Ministry

We are seeking a new Rector who is excited by the opportunity to lead a thriving town centre church and to equip our team of churches for mission and discipleship.

ref: JN013578

Other jobs

PRIEST IN CHARGE OF CHRIST CHURCH CONSETT & TEAM RECTOR DESIGNATE OF DERWENT VALLEY

The Acting Bishop of Durham invites applications for the position of Priest in Charge of Christ Church Consett, and Team Rector Designate of the new Derwent Valley Team.

ref: JN013708

We are Hiring!

Marygate House, Holy Island

Do you have a passion for food? Would you love to meet a diversity of people and make preparations to make them feel welcome?

ref: JN013801

Associate Priest

Holy Trinity Church, Darlington

The Diocese of Durham is looking to recruit an Associate Priest passionate about discipleship and mission to help Holy Trinity Church flourish into its next chapter.

ref: JN013805