Rector

The villages of South Petherton, the Seavingtons, and the Lambrooks form the united benefice seeking to build on recent pioneering initiatives. Nestled between the borders of Devon and Dorset, offering beautiful scenery and wildlife wherever you happen to be in what is known as Secret Somerset.

We are seeking a rector who is

• Experienced and faithful in prayer and commitment to ministry among us, and who will value and cherish the people and resources we already have.
• Able and willing to lead worship across a range of styles.
• Willing to be a visible presence in the three churches, schools, and communities.
• Confident to develop our work with people of all ages from the young to the elderly.

• A confident manager of change who will lead us to explore new ways of being church whilst valuing traditional patterns.

What we can offer

• Three thriving, engaged, and very distinct village communities.
• Faithful and regular congregations.
• A dedicated ministry team: churchwardens, lay worship leaders, lay pioneer in training, committed retired clergy, volunteer verger.
• Three churches in a single united PCC.
• A self-employed Benefice Administrator.
• A well-appointed four-bedroom rectory.

https://www.southpethertonbenefice.org/about-us/vacancy

Applications to be received by 15th December 2025

Visits and interviews: 15th and 16th January 2025

For more details and an application pack, please contact Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton, adtaunton@bathwells.anglican.org • 01823 413315