Do you believe that each small rural community deserves a lively, fully functioning church?
Do you believe that God’s heart is to raise up his people, where they live, to be that church?
Then might God be calling you to join us?
We are looking to appoint a house for duty priest (two days per week plus Sundays) who
- based in the parish of Tawstock, will help the congregation to fulfil its God-given potential, and personally minister to the local church school and those who come for life events.
- as part of the leadership team, will encourage other team members, lead on life events, and offer ministry according to your gifts and calling.
You will be
- A person with a lively, infectious Christian faith, rooted in Scripture and the Spirit, full of faith, hope and love.
- Have a love for the local church; seeing it as a Christian community called by Jesus to love and witness to the wider community; a passion to see churches grow and flourish.
- Be experienced at helping people of all ages find faith in Jesus and grow as disciples.
Closing date for applications: 12.00noon on Friday 8th August
Orientation day: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Interviews: Thursday 4th September 2025
For an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Verena Breed, Archdeacon of Barnstaple, tel: 01271 375475 or email: ADB@exeter.anglican.org
Rev’d Gary Owen tel: 01769560792 or email: revgary@tworiversmissioncommunity.org
The application form and profile are both available on the diocesan website here
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