At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead worship and engage with the community, especially young families and schools.
- Company: A welcoming rural benefice near Chester with strong community ties.
- Benefits: 25% stipend and an excellent parsonage provided.
- Other info: Diversity welcomed; safeguarding training required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a growing community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in ministry and a passion for engaging with families and children.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
St Chad Farndon and St Mary Coddington
We are seeking a part-time incumbent for this rural benefice of central church tradition near the cathedral city of Chester.
The post is for Sunday duties plus 2½ days per week in return for a 25% stipend.
There are strong links with local schools, and committed and supportive lay leadership.
An excellent parsonage is provided in Farndon.
We need a leader who will
- Lead worship at St Chad's and St Mary's and encourage and develop lay involvement and our engagement and mission in the community.
- Encourage the congregations to live out their Christian faith in daily life
- Drive effective ministry in the local community including, most importantly, the village nursery and the two primary schools in the benefice, one of which is a Cof E school.
The PCCs consider the ministry to children and their families as being a major priority.
- Develop regular events to build fellowship with the many young families living in these rapidly growing villages.
- Develop a variety of worship styles and create services that connect across ages and backgrounds including those new to church life.
- Preach and teach in ways that are engaging, relevant and accessible
- To continue and expand the strong safeguarding culture in the parishes.
- Interviews: 29th October 2026
- Safeguarding
- The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
- Applicants are required to submit relevant training certificates with their applications.
They will not be shortlisted unless they can provide an assurance of up-to-date safeguarding training and a valid DBS check for their current post.
- Diversity
- We will welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
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