Rector with Oversight Responsibilities

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:

Parish profile and more information coming shortly.

• Applications From: 4^th August
• Closing Date: 8^th September
• Parish Visit: 1^st October
• Interviews: 2^nd October

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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