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Priest in Charge

of the Benefice of Ashbourne with Mappleton, Ashbourne St John, Clifton and Norbury with Snelston

Location:

East Midlands

Recruiter:

Ref: JN013270

Full-time, permanent stipendiary

 

This is an exciting role leading a missionally active civic church in the beautiful market town of Ashbourne alongside supporting the mission and ministry in surrounding smaller villages.

 

We are looking for an experienced and imaginative priest with a pioneering heart who will love the people and:

  • Grow new worshipping communities in existing community engagement groups

  • Develop existing work amongst schools and alongside the diocese form a Growing Faith hub

  • Expand the HymnPact music initiative in schools developing young people’s discipleship and leadership

  • Establish a voice in the public square engaging with civic life challenging injustice and serving the community

  • Create a tourism and visitor engagement strategy for the group including forming strong relationships with the National Trust in Norbury

  • Work with the village churches to form sustainable worship, leadership and governance

  • Identify and release people’s gifts prioritising everyday faith while also forming a new ministry team

You will find an eclectic and friendly mix of people and supportive PCCs who are looking for someone to nurture, encourage us and build on the work that is already happening with generous faith, courageous hope and life-giving love as together we transform lives, grow the church and build community. We offer you a desirable 4 bedroomed home close to amenities but surrounded by incredibly beautiful countryside.

 

Enquiries to: Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org

 

For further information and to apply: derby.anglican.org/vacancies

 

Closing date: 12 noon, 14 February 2025

Interview dates: 7 March 2024

Closing date: 14 February 2025

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