Priest in Charge/Pioneer Minister

Description:

St Mary's has a vision to be a living church, growing in faith and commitment, sharing God's love with all people.

We seek a vicar who is:

• experienced in parish growth and development
• can lead us collaboratively into further mission and outreach
• willing to be an active and approachable village presence
• is well organised with good communication skills, drive and energy.

Our Church children are seeking someone who is:

• holy, kind and helpful
• happy, joyful, fun
• a good teacher who can explain things so everyone can understand.
• a chocolate lover

As Pioneer Minister you will work with the Diocese and local parishes to explore, nurture and develop relationships and opportunities in and around the Universal development. This missional opportunity is likely to include:

• building contacts with Universal, the local authorities, community leaders and others
• enabling pastoral care and mission amongst the construction workers
• supporting local parishes as they respond to the new housing and other opportunities.
• responding to pastoral need and emerging missional, liturgical and catechetical opportunities

For further information please contact the PA to the Archdeacon of Bedford, Dawn Abbatt at

Closing date for applications: 11th November 5pm 2026
Interview date: 2nd December 2026