Foundations for Ministry

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Foundationsfor Ministry
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What is Foundations for Ministry?

• 27 sessions over three terms.
• Designed to help people find and grow in
  ministry.
• Developed by the Diocese of Chester.

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Who is it for?

• For lay people who want to serve God in the
  church and in the world.
• To develop and support many different kinds of
  Christian ministry.

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What does the Course Cover?

• Term 1 Church, Kingdom Action
• Term 2 Ministry, Vocation Teamwork
• Term 3 Groups, Growth the Gospel

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How much work is involved?

• The course consists of 24 evening sessions, an
  induction day and two Saturday study days.
• An hour of linkwork between sessions, which
  feeds into the group discussion.

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How is the course taught?

• The evening sessions are usually split into two
  halves
• - Worship and a lively presentation on the topic
  of the evening
• - Small group time.
• There are no essays or assessed work.

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Who can apply?

• Anyone who wants to grow in Christian ministry.
• It is not a basics course.
• Not a course mainly about the Bible.
• Applicants will already be active Christians.
• Applicants need their incumbents approval for
  doing the course.

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When and where?

• Wednesday evenings at Church House, Manchester.
• Evening sessions run from 6.45 pm to 9.00 pm.
• The Course will be led by tutors and experienced
  small group leaders.

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How to apply

• Application form from Diocesan website shortly.
  Or call Helen Fallone 01618281411
• The course costs 60.Laity Development grants
  available.
• Twenty free places available on first come first
  served basis, one applicant per parish.