Rector

We are an established vibrant, welcoming, rural benefice of three churches in the beautiful Peak District. Bound together by a shared vision to grow disciples, grow congregations and grow leaders, we are committed to outreach and growing younger. We offer committed leadership teams in each parish, strong financial reserves and a variety of existing missional opportunities to build upon. We are looking to appoint someone to inspire and lead us in our worship, congregational life and the delivery of our mission priorities to:

• Nurture and disciple church members into a deeper relationship with God, enabling us to put our faith into practice in daily life.

• Equip people for mission and ministry, serving our communities and sustaining our Christian presence.
• Expand our mission and outreach opportunities amongst children, single people and families to help our churches to grow younger and more vibrant.
• Grow our churches; building new worshipping communities within our existing and new community partnerships.
• Reach out to visitors and walkers forming pilgrims who encounter faith through our built heritage.
• Lead our churches in challenging injustice and caring for creation through the Eco Church Awards.
• Shape our structures creating new and innovative ways of working together across the benefice.

The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For information on safeguarding and recruitment checks,
visit https://bit.ly/DODSaferRecruitment.

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

Further information and to apply: derby.anglican.org/vacancies

Closing date: 12pm Thursday 14 May 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 4 June 2026