Interim Priest-in-Charge Meon Valley

Introduction

INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR THE MEON VALLEY PARISHES

The seven parishes of the beautiful Meon Valley, including the new worshipping community, ‘Barn Church’, are working collaboratively to devise a new ministry framework. We are looking for a prayerful, strategic and innovative priest to lead our team of focal ministers and committed lay people, as we discern how God is calling us to embody and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

• To lead the seven Meon Valley parishes in developing a collaborative and innovative approach to mission and ministry, building on the existing patterns of shared working in the current benefices.
• To lead and nurture the new team of recently appointed stipendiary and self-supporting ministers to deliver locally focussed ministry.
• To support and empower the continuing development of lay leadership within the parishes.
• To provide leadership for the ministry team and ensure the provision of appropriate support (including training).
• To ensure delegated parish compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements, including safeguarding.
• To promote engagement with schools and young people.
• To recognise and nurture the individuality of local congregations and communities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Enthusiastic with a strong personal faith and prayer life.
• A collaborative team player who can nurture, motivate, and develop others.
• Someone who embraces a breadth of styles of services across traditions.
• An experienced Minister and effective communicator.
• An inspirational leader who has sensitivity, respect and who can connect and engage with all in the community.
• Motivated to ensure a visible community presence in the parishes and foster inter-community relationships.
• Resilient with a sense of humour.
• Commitment to their own spiritual and professional development

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in facilitating change.
• Accomplished communication skills.
• Active listening skills to enable participation and group development.
• Enabling and supporting others to develop their own ministries.
• Understanding of the issues involved in the practical management of multi-parish benefices.
• Appreciation of church life in a rural context.

Please read the attached Parish Profile for further information or contact Archdeacon Kathryn Percival to speak about this exciting post. 

Deadline for applications is Friday 17th October and the interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 4th November and Wednesday 5th November.