Rector for the Benefice of The Brickhills and Stoke Hammond

We are a Benefice made up of four churches in four distinct villages, seeking a spiritual leader who is passionate about the mission of rural churches and can inspire others with their vision. Someone who is approachable, empathetic and a good communicator and relationship builder.

We are looking for a Rector who:

• Engages with the community, being actively involved with church and village events
• Embraces the challenge of pastoral care, visiting and comforting the elderly, sick, bereaved and lonely
• Seeks to grow the church, reaching out to draw in more people, especially younger people and children
• Has a flexible approach to worship, with services and sermons relevant to today’s society with modern hymns, as well as traditional services
• Takes a collaborative approach to leadership, working and communicating with the PCCs and wider community
• Is well organised, good at administration, responding to requests in a timely manner and promoting and making use of modern technology

What we can offer:

• Warm and welcoming church congregations with an established and varied pattern of worship and prayer, some led by experienced lay preachers, one of whom is licensed.
• Four established churches that are well rooted in their communities and with good links to their local schools.
• Committed and supportive PCCs, that work well with the Rector, both independently and together.
• The quality of life of a rural setting, but the benefits of being close to a vibrant urban community with fantastic road and rail connections to larger cities.

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please visit: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=10239 

For more information please contact: The Ven Cassa Messervy, Archdeacon of Buckingham on archdeacon.buckingham@oxford.anglican.org or 01865 208264.

Closing date for applications:  18th June 2026

Interviews:  14th July 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required.