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.
If you are excited by the prospect of helping two churches from a sacramental tradition to rediscover confidence, deepen faith and strengthen their presence within their communities, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants should normally have 3 years experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.
Enquiries: please contact the Bishop of Stafford’s Office
Closing Date: 5 November 2026
Interviews: 16 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.