The Diocese of Chelmsford

Role Description

Role description signed off on The Bishop of Bradwell behalf of: Signature, name and title:

Date: Summer 2015

SECTION 1 – Role Details The information here must be consistent with the Statement of Particulars and License issued to the post holder.

Name of appointed candidate:

Role title (as on licence): Priest in Charge

Proportion of time given to this role, if not full-time? Please list Full time other roles or appointments: Orsett St Giles & All Saints and Bulphan St Mary the Name of benefice: Virgin and Horndon-on-the-Hill St Peter & St Paul

Deanery: Thurrock

Archdeaconry: Southend

Date you started in this role:

Date of this Role Description: Summer 2015

SECTION 2 – Role Purpose See the appendix for an outline of expectations for an incumbent in the Diocese of Chelmsford

(i) General Statement of Purpose

To reimagine ministry in the three parishes, so that 1. The discipleship of the congregations is grown and developed through nurture, worship, teaching and pastoral care 2. Those who live in the benefice are served in such a way as to make the gospel intriguing, challenging and appealing 3. There is good leadership as the churches learn to live distinctively, evangelise effectively and be accountable for its Christian life in the context of the Bradwell Episcopal Area and of the Diocese of Chelmsford Reimagine ministry in collaboration with the deanery and the PCCs and congregations of neighbouring parishes, so that good partnerships are established and new Mission and Ministry Units formed

(ii) Specific Statement of Purpose and Key Responsibilities What follows is specific to this role and should be read alongside the Specific Statement of Purpose of an incumbent in the Diocese of Chelmsford as set out in the appendix

The balance between what is done personally and what is delegated will vary according to the gifts, experience and skills of the incumbent, but in every case the responsibility for ensuring these things are addressed lies with the incumbent (in some cases jointly with the PCCs).

Mission, Service and Outreach  Find ways to deepen the existing strong links with the three Benefice church schools  Help the churches reach out to those who live in their villages; especially the 20‐40 year age groups, their children and teenagers  Help the churches acknowledge that our changing culture requires new ideas and fresh approaches to mission in addition to our regular Sunday services Leadership and working collaboratively  Continue and further develop the ministry among children and young people through and beyond the church schools Worship, prayer, preaching and teaching  Build up worship teams and introduce new styles of worship into the churches alongside current practices  Develop new ways for people to learn about their faith Discipleship, Vocation and Stewardship  Discern and empower church members to identify and effectively use their gifts in the life of the Benefice and the village communities Parish Organisation and Communication  Effectively lead a team and improve communication within the churches Wider Ministry  Engage positively with the Re‐Imagining Ministry agenda

SECTION 3 – Key Contacts and Relationships

Generic or Churchwardens, PCCs; their officers and committees Required Thurrock deanery synod and chapter

Specific to The Associate Priest this role Orsett CE Primary School (Aided) Bulphan CE Primary School (Controlled) Horndon-on-the-Hill CE Primary School (Foundation) Kidz K’nexion (children’s holiday club), M.A.D. (Making A Difference) Youth Group Orsett Friends Group Orsett Edward Bear Club, Sunday School and children’s workshops Orsett choir, organists team and bell ringers Mothers Union Horndon-on-the-Hill Sunday School, robed choir and organists team Bulphan Sunday School Speculative Users of Orsett Church Centre Users of Bulphan Parish Room Orsett Congregational Church, Horndon-on-the-Hill Methodist Church and Bulphan Zion Interdenominational Chapel Users of the Woolmarket and Village Hall in Horndon-on-the-Hill Users of the Village Hall in Bulphan Uniformed organisations and pre-school provision across the parishes Whitecroft residential home Orsett hospital; Orsett Hall Hotel; shops and businesses in Orsett Horndon-on-the-Hill shops and businesses; social groups and societies Bulphan Village Community Forum Supportive The Bishop of Bradwell; the Archdeacon of Southend; the Bradwell Area Team and Voluntary Officers and Advisers;

The Diocesan Support Teams (finance, property, mission and ministry, communication, education);

The Rural Dean and Lay Chair of Thurrock deanery

SECTION 4 – Role Context

Describe the role context and any other relevant information here Internal Role Context

One person is in training as a Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) to be licensed in October 2015

Regular services are held at Whitecroft residential home, either lay-led, or led by the previous incumbent

External Role Context

The diocese is working to the vision set out in Bishop Stephen Cottrell’s paper Transforming Presence and to the strategy paper, Reimagining Ministry, passed by the diocesan synod in March 2013.

The parishes are actively engaged on forming a cluster with the neighbouring parish of Corringham and Fobbing in response to Reimagining Ministry

SECTION 5 – Benefice Summary

Number of Parishes: Three

The Bishop of Chelmsford and Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Patron(s): (joint)

Number of PCCs/DCCs: Three

Number of Six Churchwardens:

Licensed and Commissioned ministers (list number of clergy, readers, pastoral One associate priest, one reader assistants, evangelists, MLT members etc by category).

Parish paid/employed staff (e.g. Administrator or Five organists Organist)

Parish unpaid staff (this is likely to include all those with a job There is an administrator for the parish room at Bulphan description). List roles and number.

Buildings (churches, halls, Three churches (all Grade I listed); one parish room at Bulphan; etc, including details of one church centre at Orsett (jointly owned with the Orsett listed buildings) Congregational Church that has a chapel in the building) Churchyards (specify Three (all open) open or closed) 2011 census: Orsett – 3,332 Population: Bulphan – 1,032 Horndon-on-the-Hill – 2,100 2014 C of E Membership Return: Average Sunday Orsett – 28 adults, 4 children Attendance: Bulphan – 24 adults, 10 children Horndon-on-the-Hill – 35 adults, 8 children 2014 Parish share: (specify both Orsett – £38,043 (70%) amount requested and Bulphan – £16,596 (100%) percentage paid) Horndon-on-the-Hill – £25,646 (100%) Are ministerial expenses paid in full (if not, what Yes percentage) Are resolution A and/or B None and/or C in place?

Church tradition: Middle of the Road

Pastoral reorganisation The deanery is working on a plan for Mission and Ministry Units proposals: in line with Reimagining Ministry

Outreach/service to the wider community by the The three church schools in the Benefice; Horndon-on-the-Hill parish (e.g. schools, Feast and Fayre; Orsett in Bloom and Bulphan's Lent Lunches chaplaincies):

Business element

(e.g. major building Bulphan Parish Room provides income for Bulphan church project or hall used by

variety of tenants)

Other:

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Appendix Generic Role Purpose and Responsibilities for Benefice Incumbents This document sets out some expectations for an incumbent in the Diocese of Chelmsford. All role descriptions are expected to develop over time with changes approved with the authority of the Bishop through the MDR process.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities Section 2 of the Role Description aims to answer the following questions: • What is the role intended to achieve? • What would not get done if the role did not exist?

The purpose of the role is to be stated in two parts, (i) general and (ii) specific.

(i) General Statement of Purpose All incumbents are Priests in the Church of England whose responsibilities and duties are set out in the Ordinal. Incumbents are additionally licensed by the Bishop to exercise a shared ministry of leadership in a particular context where they will usually be the representative, public face of the church. The general statement of purpose in the document is phrased according to the tradition of the church. It includes reference to any Diocesan, Deanery or Benefice vision, mission or purpose statements, and the following: 4. The provision of worship, administration of the Sacraments, preaching, education, pastoral care, nurture, service, evangelism and leadership that is both Kingdom focussed and a locally relevant response to the Five Marks of Mission in order that: a. each worshipping congregation is a transforming presence in and for their local community and is connected with the wider church and world, and b. the vocational gifts and ministries of the whole people of God are discerned, developed and deployed. 5. The collaborative exercise of leadership with the Bishop, other clergy and lay people in the benefice, deanery and diocese to further God’s mission and ministry. 6. The blend of congregational, local community, and wider civic, social and/or church involvement that every licensed clergy person is expected to exercise.

(ii) Specific Statement of Purpose and Key Responsibilities The following eight sections summarise the main duties and responsibilities of an incumbent. The balance between what is done personally and what is delegated will vary widely but in every case the responsibility for ensuring these things are addressed lies with the incumbent (in some cases jointly with the PCC). The exercise of ministry should always be collaborative and make use of the gifts entrusted by God to his people in each particular place. In many of these responsibilities, it is important to have in mind the demography and geography of the benefice so that the appropriate needs of different ages, backgrounds and stages of faith can be addressed. There will be additional responsibilities associated with any church schools in the benefice. 1. Mission, Service and Outreach  develop a ministry that gives expression to each of the Five Marks of Mission  provide opportunities for individuals to discover and learn about the Christian faith  interpret the Gospel afresh for this generation in this context, which may include new forms of church and discipleship, to lead new people of all ages and backgrounds to Christian faith

 support existing Christians to show God’s love in action through evangelism, service, witness and discipleship  make use of opportunities for outreach and service to the community, collaborating where appropriate with other churches, agencies, community organisations, local authorities, schools and/or businesses  engage with local, national and world mission and development agencies. 2. Leadership and working collaboratively  lead the benefice in discerning, setting and holding its vision within the context of the deanery and diocesan vision and strategy  motivate and empower members of the church(es), to achieve that vision  build up the community of faith, sharing ministry as appropriate and working collaboratively with others, (including clergy colleagues, churchwardens, PCC, staff and volunteers), so that individuals’ gifts and talents are identified and used effectively  work with other churches in the deanery in implementing the deanery vision and play a full part in the life of the Deanery Chapter and Synod.  partner with ecumenical colleagues and churches whenever appropriate 3. Worship, prayer, preaching and teaching  oversee a pattern of worship and prayer for all ages and stages of faith  oversee a programme of teaching and preaching which supports the Church as a learning community, develops its faith and responds to the needs of different ages and levels of faith  interpret and preach the gospel in ways that encourage faith development, adapting content and style for different audiences, occasions and purposes. 4. Pastoral care  oversee the structures and resources to provide appropriate care to the congregation(s) and community  lead the provision of pastoral care as appropriate, including baptism and marriage preparation, care to the sick dying and bereavement, individual support and visiting  shows awareness of own limitations and boundaries; and of other individuals and agencies to whom referrals can be made. 5. Discipleship, Vocation and Stewardship  oversee appropriate preparation for baptism, confirmation, communion and discipleship that encourages life-long growth and development  encourage a culture in which vocational discernment and response is a natural part of the church’s life. Enable every Christian to discern their calling from God and use the gifts, skills and experience that have been entrusted to them in the family, church, workplace and world  ensure that each person receives the appropriate support and training to exercise their ministry in response to God’s calling.  lead by example and teaching on the responsibility of stewardship and giving. Encourage the congregation(s) to meet their proper obligations to the benefice and wider church. 6. Parish Organisation and Communication  ensure that structures and resources for parish organisation are appropriate, including clear boundaries and accountabilities of roles  ensure that structures, processes and policies in relation to services, weddings, baptisms and funerals, health and safety, child protection, finance, fabric, staff employment and management, etc to meet diocesan and legal requirements.  communicate effectively and appropriately in both written and verbal form with people of all ages and situations in society, inside and outside the church.  undertake personal administration, planning and organisation in a collaborative and open manner with appropriate delegation. Ensure meetings are planned and chaired effectively. 7. Personal development and spirituality  model an appropriate pattern of work that enables a rounded spiritual and personal life while

meeting the proper demands of ministry.  Continue to develop personal skills and knowledge in relation to ministry through appropriate use of CMD grants and relevant reading, study, consultancy, training courses and workshops  maintain a worshipping and prayerful spiritual life with appropriate support structures (including spiritual director, networks of support and regular retreats)  make full use of time off to care for self, household and personal relationships, including adequate time for family life, friendship, recreation, renewal and personal health 8. Wider Ministry  serve beyond the parish at local, deanery, diocesan and national level by offering time, wisdom and skills to serve the wider church’s ministry and mission.  play an appropriate part in the civic and community life of the locality (eg governance of local schools and/or charities)  learn from the traditions and diversity of the wider national and world church.

The text of this appendix was approved by the Bishop’s Staff Meeting on 18 July 2011