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- The work of an Area Dean is leadership. The Dean is a “first among equals” within the Deanery, an experienced priest who will undertake a role of influence, initiative and pastoral care. Prerequisites for the task are a continuing personal growth in spirituality and theological study.
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The role of Area Dean is stimulating and stretching; it develops clergy and gives them a wider perspective on ministry. It can also be very demanding, especially when a deanery has a number of vacancies or particular issues arise. It is recognised that resources are
The Area Dean has responsibilities involving the care of people and church buildings in a Deanery and is appointed by the Diocesan Bishop after consultation with the clergy and lay people of a Deanery. The Area Dean works in partnership with the Deanery Lay Chair.
The Area Dean chairs and leads the Chapter, seeking to facilitate clergy in mutual encouragement and support, theological reflection and spirituality. The planning of the Chapter requires thought and creativity.
Overview. In the Church of England, a Deanery Synod is a gathering convened by the Area Dean and/or the Joint Lay Chair of the Deanery Synod. It consists of all clergy licensed to a benefice within the deanery, plus elected lay members.
The Area Dean should work closely with the Lay Chair in promoting the cohesion of the deanery, the mission and ministry of all the churches and positive relationships within the rest of the Diocesan synodical structure.
Purpose: To support the Bishop and Archdeacon as a visible sign serving the Church’s unity and continuity in apostolic life mission and ministry. Responsible: In collaboration and full co-operation with the Bishop, Archdeacon, Clergy and Laity for leading, co-ordinating and administering the Deanery.
The Area Dean is the Bishop’s Officer licensed to act within a deanery in accordance with the Bishop’s Charge: As part of the team sharing in the episcope with the Bishop, the role of the Area Dean and the Deanery Lay Chair, working together, is. To lead and unite the deanery.
