As a Rector, do they have to do it all by themselves?
There are many wonderful people who make up the arch benefice team. here are a few:
- Reverend Chris Sheehan, Pioneer Deacon.
- Reverend David Foster.
- Lay minister Pippa Heenan - Lent course organiser.
Every church has a team that puts together a service at least once a month, sometimes more, without any involvement from the Rector, and they do an excellent job. They offer a style of service thought of as "the community at prayer". These services get good support from the parish – and not just the regulars. We are very fortunate and delighted that so many people want to get involved.
A clergyman’s job is one of helping and encouraging others to discover their Godly calling both inside and outside their home town.