Priest-in-Charge (part-time)

Diocese of Derby

Located in a growing village close to the edge of the Peak District National Park and on the southern edge of Chesterfield, Wingerworth All Saints is a traditional, village Church with regular weekly congregations of 50+; one parish with a heart to grow through mission across all age-groups.

This part-time post (Sunday plus 3 days) has several key elements:

  • renewing Mission Action Planning to take mission and ministry forward
  • the joy of two diverse congregations made up of people from across all age ranges, supported by a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) and PTO Clergy, a committed PCC and well-established volunteers, all looking forward to leadership that takes them further into all that God has for them and their community
  • the opportunity to build on excellent relationships with two successful and engaged primary schools
  • the challenge of village growth (from 6000 to 8000 over a five year period) mainly as a result of new housing: working with the church, and with Diocesan support, you would be able to develop a fresh vision to grow the church amongst new residents, possibly through establishing a new worshipping community
  • the potential to develop mutually supportive and creative relationships with the neighbouring parish with the hope of being ‘better together’.

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to tackle what will be a demanding post, the ability to prioritise and pace yourself and the willingness to lead and work with a team who have a heart for mission, we could be just the church you’re looking for and you could be just the person we seek: please take a look at our profile.

A modern, four-bedroomed Rectory is located next to the Church.

Closing date: Noon, Thursday 27th February 2025
Interviews: Thursday 20th March 2025

To apply for this job please visit derby.anglican.org.