A
Rural Dean (or “Area Dean”) is a priest with his/her own parish
who is also appointed by the Bishop as a leader amongst clergy and parishes
in a local area. He/she brings together the
Deanery clergy for meetings in their “Chapter” and, along with
a lay person, chairs the Deanery Synod. When a parish is without a Vicar,
the Rural Dean works with the churchwardens to ensure that the life of the
parish continues.
The Rural Dean is also a source of advice to local clergy and lay people and
supports the Archdeacon and the Bishop in their work.
Bromley
& Bexley Archdeaconry
Beckenham - The Rev Canon Paul Miller; Bromley
- The Rev Michael Camp; Erith - The Rev Francis Jakeman;
Orpington - The Rev Alan Mustoe; Sidcup
- The Rev Stephen Sealy
Rochester
Archdeaconry
Cobham - The Rev John Peal; Dartford - The
Rev Richard Arding; Gillingham - The Rev Canon Alan Vousden;
Gravesend - The Rev Ruth Oates; Rochester
- The Rev Paul Kerr; Strood - The Rev James Southward
Tonbridge
Archdeaconry
Malling - The Rev Jim Brown; Paddock Wood
- The Rev Campbell Paget; Sevenoaks - The Rev Paul Francis;
Shoreham - The Rev Brenda Hurd; Tonbridge
- The Rev Lionel Kevis; Tunbridge Wells - The Rev Brian Senior
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