Rural Rector: Lead Four Churches, Inspire Community Growth

About the role

We are a Benefice made up of four churches in four distinct villages, seeking a spiritual leader who is passionate about the mission of rural churches and can inspire others with their vision. Someone who is approachable, empathetic and a good communicator and relationship builder.

We are looking for a Rector who:

• Engages with the community, being actively involved with church and village events.
• Embraces the challenge of pastoral care, visiting and comforting the elderly, sick, bereaved and lonely.
• Seeks to grow the church, reaching out to draw in more people, especially younger people and children.
• Has a flexible approach to worship, with services and sermons relevant to today’s society with modern hymns, as well as traditional services.
• Takes a collaborative approach to leadership, working and communicating with the PCCs and wider community.
• Is well organised, good at administration, responding to requests in a timely manner and promoting and making use of modern technology.

What we can offer:

• Warm and welcoming church congregations with an established and varied pattern of worship and prayer, some led by experienced lay preachers, one of whom is licensed.
• Four established churches that are well rooted in their communities and with good links to their local schools.
• Committed and supportive PCCs, that work well with the Rector, both independently and together.
• The quality of life of a rural setting, but the benefits of being close to a vibrant urban community with fantastic road and rail connections to larger cities.

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please click the “apply for this job” button below.

For more information please contact: The Ven Cassa Messervy, Archdeacon of Buckingham on archdeacon.buckingham@oxford.anglican.org • 01865 208264

Closing date for applications: 18th June 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: 14th July 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.

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