Team Rector

We’re a thriving parish in the UPA estates of the City of Stoke on Trent with an open-evangelical tradition, open to the gifts of the Spirit. We’re looking for a new Team Rector who will work with our team to:

• sustain and grow the existing worshipping communities

• train & empower people to play their part in the life of Christ’s church

• keep our evangelistic outlook and reach new generations

• contribute to the transformation of our community

Could God be calling you to this role?

If you:

• have a passion for the Gospel,

• a desire to see lives transformed,

• are willing to roll up your sleeves in a large UPA,

• are a strong leader with a good sense of humour,

• love ministering within a team amongst all kinds of people,

then please do prayerfully consider whether you’re called to come and work with us!

Full details from lichfield.anglican.org/vacancies

For an informal conversation please contact Andy Wooding Jones from CPAS (awoodingjones@cpas.org.uk) or the Bishop of Stafford’s Office (gemma.trueman@lichfield.anglican.org)

All applicants should normally have 3 years’ experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.

Closing date: 3 January 2026

Interviews: 28 January 2026