Jesus may well have used the earthworks of Herodium as a visual aid for ‘faith that can move mountains.’ In this landscape, the lacerations of HS2 and East/West Rail provide the visual aid, but the congregations – and the communities they serve – live out the faith. Ten churches across eight parishes in a rural setting are served by prayerful and warm-hearted people who are the heartbeat of this Team. Are you the person to lead them?
We are looking for a Team Rector who:
- Cares deeply about nurturing our discipleship and longs to encourage us in our outreach.
- Will lead us to further develop a fresh worshipping presence in all our villages.
- Aspires to identify, equip and develop the lay community with kindness and encouragement
- Plays for the Team as well as leading, easily keeping all involved and informed.
- Can prayerfully discern the leading of the Holy Spirit.
- Is uplifted by active involvement in village life.
What we can offer:
- A warm and welcoming church community.
- A chance to build your own clergy team by recruiting an FTE Team Vicar and a HfD Associate Minister.
- A robust and well-staffed safeguarding team, with experienced lay worship leaders too.
- 5 Primary schools, each with good established links, served by both laity and clergy.
- A well appointed 4-bedroom, detached Rectory and parochial expenses met in full.
For more information please contact: Revd Canon Chris Bull, Associate Archdeacon of Buckingham on christopher.bull@oxford.anglican.org
Closing date: 25 September (midnight)
Interviews: 19/20 October 2025
Click here to apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile.
We welcome applications from couples for the Team Rector and House for Duty roles.
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