Rector for the Benefice of The Brickhills and Stoke Hammond

Introduction

We are a Benefice made up of four churches in four distinct villages, seeking a spiritual leader who is passionate about the mission of rural churches and can inspire others with their vision. Someone who is approachable, empathetic and a good communicator and relationship builder.

We are looking for a Rector who:

•    Engages with the community, being actively involved with church and village events 

•    Embraces the challenge of pastoral care, visiting and comforting the elderly, sick, bereaved and lonely 

•    Seeks to grow the church, reaching out to draw in more people, especially younger people and children 

•    Has a flexible approach to worship, with services and sermons relevant to today’s society with modern hymns, as well as traditional services 

•    Takes a collaborative approach to leadership, working and communicating with the PCCs and wider community 

•    Is well organised, good at administration, responding to requests in a timely manner and promoting and making use of modern technology 

What we can offer:

•    Warm and welcoming church congregations with an established and varied pattern of worship and prayer, some led by experienced lay preachers, one of whom is licensed.

•    Four established churches that are well rooted in their communities and with good links to their local schools.

•    Committed and supportive PCCs, that work well with the Rector, both independently and together.

•    The quality of life of a rural setting, but the benefits of being close to a vibrant urban community with fantastic road and rail connections to larger cities.

For more information please contact: The Ven Cassa Messervy, Archdeacon of Buckingham on archdeacon.buckingham@oxford.anglican.org or 01865 208264.

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.