Introduction

(0.5 FTE) Priest in Charge of Kirk Langley, Muggington, Keddleston, Longford and Long Lane

We are looking to appoint a gospel hearted, compassionate and persistent enabling leader to build up ministry across these parishes and support them in the exploration of partnerships, new missional opportunities and pioneering.  This is an ideal post for someone who enjoys pioneering and supporting transformational change in a rural context and who will work generously within and beyond these parishes, to equip, shape and resource growing church and building community that God’s Kingdom may come. 

These rural parishes lie on the edge of the City of Derby giving easy access to beautiful rural Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District but also within 15 minutes drive of vibrant city life.

The churches seek an enthusiastic, pastorally hearted, missional priest to work with them to:

• Build links and develop relationships with the church schools with a view to partnering with them to form new worshipping communities
• Nurture and disciple church members, particularly through launching small groups,   helping them to deepen their relationship with God
• Partnering with Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy to support the framing community
• Support the churches in progressing through the Eco Church Awards.
• Develop new and innovative ways of communicating across the benefice 
• Explore sustainable models of governance

You would be supported by church members committed to looking after your well-being, ensuring you do not take on unrealistic levels of work. 

 The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For information on safeguarding, recruitment checks and how we process your data, visit https://bit.ly/DODSaferRecruitment

Enquiries to:  Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org

For further information and to apply please see: https://derby.anglican.org/en/about-us/vacancies.html

Closing date:  Noon Thursday 25th September

Interview dates:  Thursday 16th October