Mission-shaped Team Vicar
In the beautiful Tas Valley in rural south Norfolk
To work with both traditional and fresh expressions of church

Are you….
· A growing disciple of Jesus Christ, a person of prayer open to the Holy Spirit.
· Able to share the vision for sharing the gospel in these 6 villages, a desire to express the story of God’s love in creative ways for today’s culture
· Committed to growing in numbers in both traditional and fresh expressions of church.
· A pastoral heart. Loving people of all ages.
· Enthusiastic about the bible and placing a high value on its authority
· Committed to personal integrity and mutual accountability
· An enabler who can resource and develop people to exercise their gifts
· Good sense of humour
· A good listener who enjoys being part of a team and sharing ministry with others.

Key tasks
1. To lead the ministry of the churches in Saxlingham and Shotesham, Tasburgh and Tharston as the parish priest of these villages and to share in the leadership of the cell church. Particularly fostering links with the village schools, old people’s home, almshouses, village hall and village residents associations.
2. To have a particular responsibility across the team ministry. This might be to develop the ministry of lay pastoral visitors or to develop the fast-growing youth cell network.
3. To actively and prayerfully play a full part in the leadership team across the benefice as it develops

Training/Personal Development
The Rector is keen to support whoever is appointed in finding opportunity for personal development through participation in training, conferences, retreats, private study etc.

Terms and Conditions
· Period of appointment - 7 years
· Full Stipend
· Accommodation - Saxlingham Rectory, an attractive 4 bed. property near to the church and village centre
· Expenses will be paid in full

You are warmly welcome to make an informal exploratory visit in July/August before applying for this post: Contact The Rev’d Sally Gaze (Team Rector), The Rectory, Church Road, Newton Flotman, Norwich. NR15 1QB. tel 01508 470762 e-mail: sally@tasvalley.org ww.tasvalley.org

Applications by end August. Interviews will be held on Monday 15th September 2008