This is an exciting time to be joining Peterborough Diocese and the Ketton and Tinwell parishes. Under the leadership of Bishop Debbie Sellin, the diocese is praying, dreaming, consulting and planning about the way ahead for our mission and ministry. There are plenty of challenges but also many wonderful blessings and opportunities. God is good and we are confident that our future is in his hands.
We are looking for a person who:
• Has a heart for serving and growing the Kingdom of God in a rural community where each parish
church is a focus on village life.
• Is grounded in faith and the word of God and is confident to proclaim the gospel to all, irrespective of
age or tradition.
• Is friendly and approachable who can meet people where they are.
• Is a good listener, prayerful and considerate; A good sense of humour wouldn’t go amiss.
• Is sympathetic to; and embraces varying styles of worship from the traditional to a more relaxed style of family service.
• Is enthusiastic to see growth both in number but also in faith, to pursue outreach opportunities
particularly with families and young people.
• Has a heart for engaging with our village CE School and the many opportunities for outreach that
provides.
• Is keen to work collaboratively to build on the strong relationships we have via our ‘churches together’
links to serve our communities.
• Is an enabler who is able to lead by example and encourage others to use their gifts and grow in faith.
• Has the gift of preaching and communicating the gospel to people at different stages of their faith
journey.
• Comes with experience of developing ministries and growing congregations.
• Has experience working with children and youth groups.
We look forward to hearing from you.