Incumbent

Are you a prayerful and approachable priest with a heart for parish renewal, community engagement and collaborative ministry? Situated on the south-east side of Stoke-on-Trent, we are seeking a new Incumbent to lead our two welcoming churches with faithful congregations, strong lay commitment and a genuine desire to grow in faith, discipleship and mission.

Following over a decade of working together as a benefice, we are looking for a priest who will:

• Deepen our life of prayer, worship and sacramental ministry.
• Encourage confident discipleship and develop lay gifts.
• Build relationships with schools, families and the wider community.
• Help us explore fresh opportunities for mission and outreach.
• Value our traditions while enabling us to try new things.
• Work collaboratively with committed lay leaders and supportive PCCs.

We offer:

• a strong sense of welcome and commitment.
• Congregations eager to embrace renewal and growth.
• Established links and opportunities within schools and community organisations.
• Good clergy support within the Deanery and Diocese.
• a healthy respect for challenges as well as joys of parish ministry.

Full details lican.org/vacancies

Enquiries: please contact the Bishop of Stafford's Office gemma.truemanlican.org

Closing date: 5 November 2026
Interviews:
16 November 2026