Rector with Oversight Responsibilities (Full-time)

Do you have a deep and vibrant faith, a heart for mission and ministry in rural communities, and the gifts to bring fresh oversight, unity and vision to a beautiful cluster of churches close to the centre of Cornwall?

WE OFFER:

• Hidden treasures – Lostwithiel, ancient stannary town;

• Beautiful rural parishes close to Cornish coastland and countryside;

• An attractive parsonage in the heart of Lostwithiel;

• Churches with good community engagement;

• A diocese committed to clergy wellbeing and development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking someone who will:

• Provide opportunities for us to grow as disciples;

• Promote unity across the benefice whilst celebrating diversity;

• Enable a pattern of oversight and local ministry, in which lay leaders are identified, equipped and supported;

• Motivate us in mission, though serving others and working with community partners (including schools).

APPLICATION PROCESS

For further information and details please visits our website:
www.trurodiocese.org.uk/vacancies/

• Closing Date: 19 May

• Parish Visit: 10 June

• Interviews: 11 June

Part of the process will include a vocational conversation that will take place online between short-listing and the interview

The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure from the DBS

For an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Bodmin: archdeacons@truro.anglican.org

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