House for Duty Vicar of Hesketh with Becconsall All Saints

Introduction

Are you a prayerful, biblically rooted leader with a heart for rural ministry and a passion for outreach? All Saints Church, Hesketh with Becconsall, is seeking a new Vicar to lead us into the next chapter of our spiritual journey.

Nestled in the vibrant village of Hesketh Bank, our church is a welcoming, outward-facing community with a strong evangelical tradition. We are committed to loving God and one another, growing in faith, and serving our wider community through worship, pastoral care, and outreach.

Our Vision

Our PCC is committed to the Diocesan Vision 2026 and our mission:
“To love God and to love one another.”

We are praying for a priest who:

• Is pastorally sensitive and passionate about evangelism.
• will be a follower of Jesus with a secure, biblically rooted faith and a deep spiritual life.
• is able to Inspire and nurture discipleship across all ages, especially children and young people.
• will embrace our evangelical tradition while welcoming both traditional and modern worship.
• is equipped to lead with warmth, enthusiasm, and vision, empowering others in ministry.
• will actively engage with our school, Sunday School, and wider community.
• will support our outreach to those in need, including pastoral care ministries.
• Can help us to grow in faith and deepen our spiritual life

Closing date: 23^rd October 2025

Interviews will be held on:   13^th November 2025 

The Diocese of Blackburn believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic/ Global Majority Heritage backgrounds  

The Diocese of Blackburn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

For information about Blackburn diocese please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/blackburn/vision-2026/

For information on making an application through Pathways please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/HELP/candidate-faq/