Clergy

Team Rector for the Yealm & Erme Mission Community

Closing date for applications: 11:59am on 14th April 2025

Interview date: 28th & 29th April 2025

The Yealm and Erme Mission Community (comprising the parishes of Brixton, Newton Ferrers, Revelstoke, Wembury, Yealmpton and Holbeton) is located on the Western side of the South Hams; a beautiful, predominately rural, part of South Devon with a good selection of local schools, colleges and universities within easy reach.

We are looking for someone who –

Will lead the development of our Mission Community and continue to strengthen the bonds between the individual parishes
Will establish a visible presence within our wider communities, including those who do not worship regularly
Has strong interpersonal skills, is compassionate and approachable with parishioners of all ages
Will help us grow and maintain momentum leading to a vibrant and outward looking church
Can respect the differing styles of worship in each Parish

We offer –

A full-time stipendiary post and 4-bedroom house
A strong team of Team Vicar, retired clergy, a licensed Lay Minister and lay leaders
Enthusiastic, welcoming and friendly churches with excellent lay support including a part-time Administrator

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The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority heritage.

This is a Crown appointment. For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Ven. Jane Bakker, Archdeacon of Plymouth, on (01752) 858382 or adp@exeter.anglican.org