Rector of Kingsland with Eardisland, Aymestry and Leinthall Earles

Introduction

The Mortimers Cross Benefice is in North Herefordshire near the market towns of Leominster and Ludlow. The Benefice is part of the Deanery of Leominster. Primarily surrounded by busy and active farming communities. Good local schools and friendly and welcoming communities. 

The Hereford Diocesan Board of Patronage are looking for a Rector who:

• Being a team member and a team leader. It is essential to be a good communicator and must be able and comfortable to delegate. We have enthusiastic readers and lay teams who lead a variety of monthly services. 
• Worship with variety. Whilst keeping a balance with much-loved traditional services, develop and nurture variety and fresh approaches that might encourage a younger generation, families, and new-comers where we can connect as a local community. We have monthly services of Messy Church, iSing Pop, and Forest Church, which are focused on encouraging our younger community. These will need support and empowering as numbers increase.
• Musically minded - we have a strong musical tradition, and a regular choir not only for Sunday worship, but for weddings and funerals and even a steel pan group. To have someone able to involve themselves in the musical side of our church life would be a great help.
• Love of community. An incumbent should be outward-looking and happy to become an involved part of a community, with its challenges and demands, its pubs and clubs!
• Someone who is willing to embrace a rural ministry with all its challenges and preferably has either experience in, or an understanding of, rural ministry. 
• Passion for growth. We wish to attract an applicant who naturally makes spreading the Good News of the gospel a priority, especially among families and in the schools with which we have a strong relationship. Experience turning this into practice would be desirable, although we are open to someone coming from a curacy (recognising that they would expect and need strong support).

Closing Date for applications: 9th November 2025

Orientation Day in parishes: 24th November 2025 

Formal Interviews at The Bishops Palace: 25th November 2025

The Mortimers Cross Group of Churches is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.

 https://kingslandchurch.co.uk/safeguarding/ 

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Barred Lists check.

 We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity in Hereford Diocese and welcome applications from all suitably qualified clergy. As UKME /GMH individuals are currently under- represented within our Diocese – we would particularly welcome applications from these candidates.