Called to lead in pioneering rural mission in the Peak District?
The new Alstonefield Deanery Mission Area is looking for 2 Full-Time dynamic priests with a heart for rural mission, who bring both experience and enthusiasm for collaborative working to lead the newly formed mission area, to complete a team of 4 clergy.
Each role:
- is rooted in its own local family group of parishes.
- has a deanery-wide mission portfolio.
- works alongside a strong lay ministry team.
One of the FT posts will include the responsibilities of the Rural Dean/Mission Team Leader.
Is God calling you to join the team?
All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.
For an informal conversation please email the Bishop of Stafford.
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Interviews: 2 November 2026
To apply, please complete the following documents and return them to the Bishop of Stafford
Please complete the recruitment monitoring form - the information will not be used as part of the selection process and will enable the diocese to monitor the diversity of applicants.
