Rector of Melbourne, Ticknall, Smisby & Stanton by Bridge

Introduction

Rector of Melbourne, Ticknall, Smisby & Stanton by Bridge

Lead a collaborative and mission-focused benefice in the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside, building on a strong pastoral and liturgical legacy.

• Serve the diverse parishes of the Melbourne Benefice, each with unique liturgical traditions and character.
• Foster collaboration across the benefice, continuing the spirit of unity and shared mission.
• Develop a focused Mission Action Plan through prayer, listening, and partnership, building on the "Framing the Future" initiative.
• Embrace opportunities for varied worship styles that connect faith with daily life and discipleship.
• Be part of a warm, welcoming community committed to growing in faith and outreach.

• To have regard to the calling of clergy as described in the ordinal 
• To fulfil the responsibilities of clergy as described in the canons and other relevant legislation.
• In collaboration with your colleagues, to exercise the cure of souls shared with the bishop in this place and carry out the ministry of word and sacrament. 
• To enable the ministries of the laity in your congregation(s)
• To be rooted and present in this community and to give its people pastoral support and service (including baptisms, weddings, and funerals).
• To ensure a high standard of worship, preaching and pastoral care is provided that the whole people of God are equipped to proclaim afresh in this generation the good news of the Kingdom
• To advance the Kingdom of God in this place through leadership, collaboration, and example.
• To collaborate with the Deanery in mission and ministry and seek opportunities for the churches in the deanery to share resources and support the wider area.
• To work towards the Diocesan vision of the Kingdom of God: good news for all – seen in transformed lives, growing church, and building community.
• To be attentive to delivering the diocesan outcomes of deepening relationships with God, making new Christians, serving local contexts and challenging injustice
• To be mindful of diocesan priorities of commitment to contexts of poverty, and becoming younger, more diverse, and greener

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