We offer a once in a life-time opportunity for a priest – the chance to rebuild a burnt down church and reform a worshipping community. We are currently at the stage of forming our Mission Action Plan and beginning community consultation on the design of the interior of the building. Other exciting opportunities for pioneering include two new housing estates, one as yet unbuilt; a brand new Church of England school; hopes for new worshipping communities in partnership with our local schools; pastoral care amongst the farming community in an innovative partnership with Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy.
You will need to be entrepreneurial and pioneering; pastorally gifted and a confident teacher and nurturer to build teams of lay people; a skilled co-ordinator and organiser who is be excited by the opportunity to think across boundaries and imagine new potential, possibilities and partnerships; someone who can enjoy resourcing rural mission in traditional village churches as well as pioneering in creative and innovative ways breaking completely new ground.
We offer you a desirable home in beautiful rural Derbyshire on the edges of the Dales and the Peak District but within 15 minute drive of the City of Derby.
Further information and an application form can be found using the links below. If you would like a conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales,nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
Letter from the Bishop of Derby
Closing date: Noon, 6th September 2024
Interview date: 23rd Spetember, 2024
