Diocese of HEREFORD. See also the Statement of Needs for the same Benefice

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1 Diocese of HEREFORD ROLE DESCRIPTION for the Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Ewyas Harold w Dulas, Kenderchurch, Abbeydore, Bacton, Kentchurch, Llangua, Rowlestone, Llancillo, Walterstone, Kilpeck, St Devereux and Wormbridge See also the Statement of Needs for the same Benefice Role description signed off by the Archdeacon of Hereford Date: 3 October 2017 To be reviewed with the Archdeacon six months after commencement of appointment 1 Details of post Role title (as on licence): Priest in Charge; also licensed for ministry in other benefices of the Deanery. Informal title (as used in the deanery): Rural Pioneer Priest Name of benefice: Ewyas Harold w Dulas, Kenderchurch, Abbeydore, Bacton, Kentchurch, Llangua, Rowlestone, Llancillo, Walterstone, Kilpeck, St Devereux and Wormbridge. Deanery: Abbeydore Archdeaconry: Hereford Initial point of contact on terms of service: The Archdeacon of Hereford 2 Role purpose General To share with the diocesan Bishop in the cure of souls; and with all God s people in discerning and joining in the mission of God within the benefice, deanery and diocese, working collaboratively with all relevant colleagues in accordance with the diocese s strategic priorities. To show due regard for their own personal and spiritual well-being, in particular in the Ministry Development Review programme. To undertake the responsibilities specified in the Canons and Ordinal, ensuring the appropriate provision of pastoral care and of the ministries of word and sacrament, so that all may find opportunities to grow in faith as disciples of Jesus Christ.

2 Specific [Identical specific role purposes will apply to all the benefices of this deanery] Each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team will use 50% of his or her working time on deanery (as opposed to benefice-focussed) concerns. Deanery concerns: Particular area of responsibility: each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team will lead in one of the following five areas of mission, determined in fellowship with the rest of the Deanery Team: o Children and young people o The missing generation (21 50) o Long-term Herefordshire residents o People moving into the deanery o People who attend life services Pattern of working: each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team will o Own, hold, develop and communicate the vision and mission of the Mission Action Plan Transforming Mission in the Abbeydore Deanery o Work with the Deanery Team and local church leaders to grow confident teams o Encourage growth in the current worshipping communities o Develop new congregations and groups o Develop lay leaders, and a culture of evangelism and discipleship. Communications: each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team will share in the tasks of o Developing and maintaining fruitful partnerships with other churches and community organisations. o Developing and delivering a deanery-wide communications strategy. o Developing an engaging and welcoming culture within and beyond the church, extending to places such our eight primary schools and two secondary schools, our pubs and other community settings. Self-development: each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team is expected to make adequate time for reflection, personal faith and professional development, and to enable others assisting in the church s ministry to do the same. Each Rural Pioneer Priest in the Deanery Team will be a pioneer incumbent, using the other 50% of his or her working time for the care of people living within the benefice.

3 Benefice concerns: Regular ministry: The Rural Pioneer Priest will ensure that the following are provided in the benefice as required and in conjunction with the deanery: o Creative mission and community building o Discipleship and training course o Sunday and other services and Home communion o Baptisms, weddings, and funerals Community participation: o The Rural Pioneer Priest will identify and encourage those members of the laity with particular gifts for mission and ministry, and ensure that they receive appropriate training and help o Take an active role in local events, as a means to grow mission. o Open doors to those from all backgrounds so that they may know Christ and have the opportunity to explore and grow in faith. o Ensure that all parishes feel a part of the shared journey to something new. Missional, not administrative focus: o As far as legally possible, Rural Pioneer Priests are released from the management of Church buildings and churchyards so that they can concentrate on missional, pastoral and sacramental work. o Church Representation Rules state that the chair of the PCC is The minister, if present. Nevertheless, the Rural Pioneer Priest is not expected routinely to attend meetings of any PCC. 3 Key contacts Key contacts/relationships within the benefice and deanery include: Generic Specific Wardens Members of the PCCs Deanery chapter, including stipendiary and self-supporting ministers Colleague Rural Pioneer Priests: Revd Simon Lockett (WyeDore Group), Revd Hilary Morgan (Cagebrook Group), Revd Nicholas Lowton (Black Mountains Group); and the incumbent of the Borderlinks Group. Members of the Local Ministry Development Group The Rural Dean: Revd Nicholas Lowton

4 Supportive The Archdeacon of Hereford who will help you review this role description when you are six months into post The Diocesan CMD Adviser, Revd Nick Helm Support Ministers are available via the diocesan office, including: Revd Dr John Daniels, Lay Ministry Officer Revd Caroline Pascoe, Lay Development Officer [incl. Mission Action Planning] Mrs Lizzie Hackney, Intergenerational Mission Lead Officer Mr Philip Sell, Director of Education Mrs Wendy Coombey, Community Partnership & Funding Officer [Deputy: Mr Simon Whaley] Mrs Christine Pepler, Community Links Development Officer 4 Role context and any other relevant information For the last eighteen months, Abbeydore Deanery has been conducting a thorough review of its ministry, in the context of a new Mission Action Plan. The process has involved detailed and repeated consultation with church members and with church leaders, both lay and ordained. There is both wide and deep ownership of this Plan throughout the benefice and deanery. It is essential that new clergy joining the deanery are fully committed to its shared vision and principles. The title Rural Pioneer Priest reflects this. The deanery recognised that it is in a transitional phase. It is facing the probability of an eventual reduction in numbers of stipendiary clergy from five to four. It has seized this as an opportunity for reimagining ministry. The reduced number of stipendiary priests will be balanced by the appointment of an administrator, a pioneer missioner or pioneer curate. This will entail a new way of working by stipendiary priests, so that their gifts are available to all. The Rural Dean writes: We are at the start of something exciting in terms of the Kingdom of God. 5 Benefice summary Churches: Ten open: St Michael & All Angels, Ewyas Harold Holy Trinity & St Mary, Abbeydore (with Cockyard Mission Hall) St Faith, Bacton St Mary, Kentchurch St James, Llangua, St Peter, Rowlestone St Mary, Walterstone, St Mary & St David, Kilpeck St Dubricius, St Devereux St Peter, Wormbridge

5 Plus closed churches cared for by the diocese during a use-seeking period St Michael, Dulas St Mary, Kenderchurch Patrons: PCCs: Churchwardens: Presentation to the living is currently suspended. There is a Patronage Board: Bishop of Hereford, E. Harley, Execs. Of Mrs BMD Sexton, JES Lucas- Scadamore, Mrs ML Barneby, Execs. Of GMD Clive, Dean and Chapter (1 st & 2 nd turns) Lord Chancellor (3 rd turn) Nine (Wormbridge and St Devereux serve a single parish) Ewyas Harold Ms Diana Chikwa Ms Ruth Wigglesworth Abbeydore R Adm Philip Wilcocks Mrs Hazel Prowse Bacton Mr Charles Hunter Mr Bill Millington Kentchurch Mr Philip Watkins Mr Roland Watkins Llangua Mr James Stark Rowlestone Mrs Margaret Whistance Mrs Kath Watkins Walterstone Mrs Judy Roberts Miss Rachel Whilding Kilpeck Mr Hexie Millais Mr Bill Thomas St Devereux & Wormbridge Mr Christopher Franks Ms Fiona Garfield Mrs Lianne Smitherman

6 Ministers: Churchyards: SSM Associate Ministers and ministers with PTO work in this deanery. Twelve, all open. Population: Ewyas Harold 1,600 Abbeydore 200 Bacton 57 Kentchurch 250 Llangua 47 Rowlestone 80 Walterstone 100 Kilpeck 220 St Devereux, Wormbridge 470 Electoral Roll: Ewyas Harold 67 Abbeydore 35 Bacton 15 Kentchurch 20 Llangua 13 Rowlestone 29 Walterstone 16 Kilpeck 11 St Devereux, Wormbridge 56 Usual Sunday Attendance: Ewyas Harold 30 Abbeydore 17 Bacton 8 Kentchurch 10 Llangua 6 Rowlestone 11 Walterstone 11 Kilpeck 15 St Devereux, Wormbridge 12 Parish Offer for 2018: Expenses: 57,021. This equates to the notional cost of a stipendiary minister. Reimbursed in full Resolution A, B; Resolution under House of Bishops Declaration: Not passed. Church tradition: Not strongly marked. The outgoing incumbent was an evangelical. Anglican rural ministry in this area must be accessible to Christians of every church tradition and denomination. Most regular worship is of central churchmanship. CW predominates over BCP, though many congregations remain wedded to the old book.

7 Occasional Offices 2014/15: Baptisms Ewyas Harold 2 Abbeydore 3 Bacton 0 Kentchurch 0 Llangua, 0 Rowlestone 0 Walterstone, 0 Kilpeck 1 St Devereux, Wormbridge 2/0 Weddings/Blessings Ewyas Harold 1 Abbeydore 1 Bacton 1 Kentchurch 3 Llangua, 0 Rowlestone 0 Walterstone, 0 Kilpeck 3 St Devereux, Wormbridge 3/0 Funerals Ewyas Harold 16 Abbeydore 2 Bacton 0 Kentchurch 0 Llangua, 0 Rowlestone 0 Walterstone 0 Kilpeck 0 St Devereux, Wormbridge 6/1