Vicar

This is an exciting time to be joining Peterborough Diocese and the Ketton and Tinwell parishes. Under the leadership of Bishop Debbie Sellin, the diocese is praying, dreaming, consulting and planning about the way ahead for our mission and ministry. There are plenty of challenges but also many wonderful blessings and opportunities. God is good and we are confident that our future is in his hands.

We are looking for an exciting opportunity to buck the trend in declining rural parishes? Work with our lay team to continue to grow and revitalize our two churches. Our vision to see the kingdom of God expand in our beautiful rural community where each parish church is a focus of village life. Could God be calling you?

We are looking for a person who:

• Has a heart for serving and growing the Kingdom of God in a rural community where each parish church is a focus on village life.

• Is grounded in faith and the word of God and is confident to proclaim the gospel to all, irrespective of age or tradition.

• Is friendly and approachable who can meet people where they are.

• Is a good listener, prayerful and considerate; A good sense of humour wouldn’t go amiss.

• Is sympathetic to; and embraces varying styles of worship from the traditional to a more relaxed style of family service.

• Is enthusiastic to see growth both in number but also in faith, to pursue outreach opportunities particularly with families and young people.

• Has a heart for engaging with our village CE School and the many opportunities for outreach that provides.

• Is keen to work collaboratively to build on the strong relationships we have via our ‘churches together’ links to serve our communities.

• Is an enabler who is able to lead by example and encourage others to use their gifts and grow in faith.

• Has the gift of preaching and communicating the gospel to people at different stages of their faith journey.

• Comes with experience of developing ministries and growing congregations.

• Has experience working with children and youth groups.

We look forward to hearing from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact The Ven. Alison Booker: [email protected]

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.

Applications by: Noon 24 July

Interviews: 8 September

View the Benefice Profile and application form via: www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk