An exciting opportunity has arisen to serve as Rural and Agricultural Chaplaincy across the beautiful and diverse county of Lincolnshire.  This new post will strengthen the Christian presence among farming and rural communities, offering pastoral care, advocacy and a visible expression of faith and hope.

The successful candidate will work alongside Revd Canon Alan Robson the current chaplain, who has been supporting the Lincolnshire farming community for over 25 years. 

The Chaplain will:

• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to individuals and families within the agricultural and rural community
• Be a visible and trusted presence across the county, fostering relationships of care, confidentiality, and understanding.
• Collaborate with the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) to offer chaplaincy care within their pastoral framework
• Engage with rural churches and faith leaders to promote value of gratitude, goodness, forgiveness and hope
• Represent the rural community to church leaders, helping shape understanding and advocacy on agricultural issues
• Take part in community and seasonal events across the farming year

We are seeking an ordained minister (or equivalent recognised lay worker) who:

• has a strong pastoral heart and a genuine empathy for rural and agricultural life
• can work ecumenically and independently while being part of a supportive network
• Is confident in engaging with people of all faiths and none
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Full driving licence and has use of a vehicle. 

Terms: 

• 0.5FTE (Part-time) – salary based on the national stipend of the sending church, pro rata
• Initial 3-year contract, renewable by mutual agreement
• Home-based with travel across Greater Lincolnshire
• Expenses reimbursed by Lincolnshire Rural and Agricultural Chaplaincy (LRAC)
• Enhanced DBS required.

The post will be managed through the successful applicant’s sending denomination, supported by an Ecumenical Advisory Group, and funded by LRAC.

For an informal conversation, please contact Mrs Meryl Ward (Chair of LRAC): 07860 565289 or Revd Canon Alan Robson, Lincolnshire Agricultural Chaplain 07542 272049

Email Chaplains@lrac.org.uk to request an application pack.

About Lincolnshire Rural and Agricultural Chaplaincy Charity

Our charity was founded in 2021 specifically to raise funds and provide support for rural chaplaincy work in Greater Lincolnshire.  Over the last 3 years, we have run a fundraising appeal and fundraising events and have successfully raised over £350,000.  The charity has also supported Marketing and PR to spread understanding of the work of rural chaplaincy.  This includes a presence at major farming events around Lincolnshire, social media posts and development of a website.  The website has been a tool for dissemination of information and also fundraising. Several events have been established in the calendar as regular chaplaincy services including a Rogation service on farm, the County Harvest Festival in Lincoln Cathedral and a Christmas Carol concert in the Bailgate Methodist Church in Lincoln.

The funds raised have largely been from the farming community and demonstrate the value that the community places on the continuance of a chaplaincy service.

The work of the chaplain is wide ranging and has been captured through the four ‘C’s:

Care: Pastoral care around the County normally in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network

Connections: Making vital connections between people and organisations to enhance the work that others are doing

Catalyst: Acting a springboard for action

Champion: an independent voice for the rural community.  Speaking out on behalf of those that are disadvantaged without fear or favour.

Our funds are now at a level where we are able to grow the team with a further part-time position with funding secured for a minimum 3 year period.