Vicar & Ministry Area Leader — East Radnor Ministry Area

A new phase of ministry in a beautiful, rural part of mid-Wales: collaborative leadership, visible community presence, and pastoral gifts that help people of every age and stage feel at home in church and community.

Location: East Radnor, Rural Mid-Wales | Type: Full-time incumbent

About the Role

Exercise confident, collaborative leadership across the Ministry Area.
Develop a coherent ministry team and nurture lay & ordained gifts.
Inspire congregations to share faith and engage their communities.
Encourage signs of thriving and growth, with worship that serves all ages.
Be approachable, curious, and willing to learn alongside others.

East Radnor at a Glance

A large, sparsely populated rural MA with strong community ties and a very public clergy profile. Agriculture and tourism shape the rhythm of life; roads range from A-roads to single-track lanes, and winters can occasionally affect travel.

Communities: Knighton (around 3,000) plus small villages including Beguildy, Bleddfa, Llangunllo, and Gladestry.
Transport: Heart of Wales Line at Knighton (to Shrewsbury and Swansea); local bus services.
Community life: Active halls, cafés, youth clubs, and local initiatives across the MA.

Churches

Representative churches include St Edward's (Knighton), St Mary's (Pilleth), St David's (Whitton), St Michael's (Cascob), St Mary's (New Radnor), St Peter's (Evancoyd), St Mary's (Gladestry), St David's (Colva), and others across the MA.

The Vicarage

Recently re-purchased vicarage in Whitton, centrally placed for the MA: good garden, three bedrooms, and a study with a separate entrance.

Safer Recruitment

All appointments are made in accordance with our safer recruitment policy and subject to DBS checks.

Welsh language: welcomed; not a requirement for this post.