‘The Patrons of the Benefice and the Bishop of Sherborne are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard and Louise White to the post of Rector, this is subject to the necessary checks and they will be occupying the post as a job share, both working Sunday’s and 2.5 days each spread across a week. 

Richard and Louise are currently both serving in the York diocese, Richard as an incumbent in Hull and Louise is finishing her curacy at Hull Minster, the city centre church.  They both come with a variety of experience: Louise has a background in nursing and brings gifts in spiritual direction, pastoral care, chaplaincy, schools work and music.  Richard has been ordained for 20 years, and during that time has been a Canon for Mission and Evangelism at Liverpool Cathedral and Director of Making and Nurturing Disciples in the York diocese. He brings experience of work with young people, schools, mission and ministry and developing leaders. They are both looking forward to moving to Purbeck, a place they know and love, and to working with Lindy and Nick in developing ministry right across the benefice.  Thank you to all those who participated in the selection process this week.  We are hoping for a licensing service on September 26th and look forward to them serving amongst us.’