We are looking for an enthusiastic, missional Rector with a pastoral heart, who is a good faithful Bible teacher. They will reach out into the community and have a commitment to working with children and families and raising up new leaders.
The Church Pastoral Aid Society, The Provost & Scholars of the King’s College of Our Lady & St Nicholas in Cambridge and Mr Ralph Abel Smith, seek to appoint a Rector for this United Benefice.
The United Benefice of Standon and The Mundens with Sacombe is a friendly, welcoming, non-judgmental family, has a strong tradition of choral music and a good outreach with monthly concerts, a café and a baby and toddler group. The Benefice straddles the A10 about 8 miles north of Hertford and Ware, and midway between London and Cambridge, each about 25 miles away.
What we expect of you:
- Biblical teaching, relating this to people’s everyday activities
- Leading with authority, working collaboratively with existing leaders, whilst discerning the gifts of others and helping them to develop
- A missionary spirit
- Supportive of our strong music ministry
- Encourage discipleship of all church family members, developing house groups, training courses and study groups
- Ready to socialise with us, laugh with us and love us.
How to apply
Potential candidates are invited to obtain further details from the Archdeacon of Hertford:
01727 818159 archdhertpa@stalbans.anglican.org
Closing Date: 12pm (noon), 25th February
Interview Date: 17th March
Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the DBS