Rector of The Barton Benefice

We seek a Rector who is:

• A faithful disciple and person of prayer, able to lead us in the way of Christ while valuing our liberal tradition.
• An engaging teacher, able to share faith with all ages and those not currently involved in church life.
• A compassionate communicator and listener, supporting people through times of need.
• Friendly and approachable, active in village life and able to strengthen community links and develop missional opportunities.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to guide change where needed.

We can offer:

• Warm and welcoming congregations.
• Strong support from churchwardens, PCCs and volunteers.
• Rural living, approx. 17 miles north of Oxford.
• Worship in the liberal Anglican tradition, from BCP services to informal all-age worship.
• A commitment to charitable giving.

For an informal discussion, please contact Associate Archdeacon Jane Haslam at jane.haslam@oxford.anglican.org
To find out more, please see our Benefice Profile

To apply, please visit: https://pathways.churchofengland.org and click on the Diocese of Oxford.
Further information about the Diocese is available at https://www.oxford.anglican.org

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026
Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026 

DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required.