• A person of deep faith and spirituality.
• A person with a heart for rural ministry.
• A person who relates well to people across the age range, especially children and young people and who is committed to pastoral care.
• A person who is happy and willing to be involved in the life of our communities, helping the church become more accessible, encouraging growth.
• A good communicator who can delegate and who will value developing and supporting a team.
• A person who will maintain the life of the benefice while respecting the diversity of the individual parishes.

Our Commitment to a New Benefice Incumbent :-

• Warm and amicable congregations who are excited to welcome their new rector in a spirit of friendship.
• A team of lay readers willing to assist with services and other duties across the benefice.
• People trained in pastoral visiting and home communion.
• Churches which maintain excellent communications with each other throughout the benefice.
• A substantial home with a beautiful garden adjacent to All Saints Church in Barrow.

Interview date : 23/24 June

Closing date : 5 June