If you are interesting in becoming our new Rector please see the attached Parish Profile.We are looking for someone with the following attributes:-Have a real heart for the Gospel and a desire to see people come to faith.Be eager to deepen our discipleship / relationship with Christ.Be a knowledgeable preacher who can reflect, interpret and present the Gospel to nurture and encourage the development of faith, adapting content and style for different audiences and occasions.Build on our contacts with young families, and encourage them into full membership of the Church.Lead, manage and inspire a committed team of volunteers. Although the PCCs will offer every help and support, they will regard the rector as the leader: someone who enables, facilitates and encourages.Work with our Schools and the Deanery Rural Youth Workers, to encourage and develop this work as an important aspect of our church community and outreach.Be a good communicator, able to converse with the diverse community within the churches and villages.Be a good listener who respects confidences and has a warm concern for all the people of the benefice.See pastoral care as an extremely important element of their work.Be seen to be active and visible within the community, who supports and is present at village events.