Team Rector

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133

Our Benefice of 8 rural churches enjoys good links with 4 non-church primary schools in the beautiful north Shropshire countryside.

We are a gently charismatic mainstream Anglican benefice with ecumenical partners in mission, and friendly, prayerful congregations.

We are hoping to attract an enthusiastic priest who:

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• has the dedication for rural ministry.
• has the passion and ability to communicate the Gospel to young and old.
• is approachable, a good listener and who is willing to be a visible presence in our villages and schools.
• can lead, inspire, motivate and empower our ordained and lay ministry teams.
• can help us reach out to the wider community to grow our churches.

We can offer

• a very warm welcome!
• a spacious and well-appointed vicarage in a sought-after village.
• a collaborative Team Ministry of 0.5 Team Vicar (tba), funding for 0.5 primary schools worker (tba), two assistant ordained ministers, lay readers, LCLM’s, and churchwardens with hardworking PCCs.
• expert part-time administrative assistance.
• friendly, good humoured and supportive congregations.

Full details lican.org/vacancies

Enquiries:
Archdeacon of Salop
- archdeacon.saloplican.org

Closing date: 6 November 2026
Familiarisation day: 1 December 2026
Interviews: 2 December 2026