Rector, Saint Matthias, Torquay

Devon | Exeter | Closing date: 06 October

We are seeking a Priest who will be:

  • Prayerful and open to the Spirit with a tried and tested faith
  • Rooted in the Bible through life & ministry
  • Community focussed, especially with our local schools
  • Able to lead the church through periods of change & growth 
  • Able to embrace different styles and traditions of worship
  • Sympathetic and caring with a pastoral nature
  • Able to encourage growth in our volunteer teams
  • A good communicator; effectively delivering Bible based teaching

We offer:

  • A full-time stipendiary post 
  • A single-parish benefice with a recently reordered church building 
  • A strong team of licensed & lay ministers and PCC members
  • Enthusiastic and welcoming congregations
  • A four bedroom house in a beautiful position

Closing date: 6 October 2025

Interviews: 21/22 October 2025

Find out more 

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact the Ven. Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes, on 01626 832064 or ADT@exeteer.anglican.org

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority heritage.