All in ministry are expected to take part in life-long learning and development. The Diocese of Ely contributes to this process in the following ways:
Ministry Development Review
- Ministry Development Review: to help discern development needs of ministers.
- Invitations to these are usually sent through the Mission and Ministry team.
Continuing Ministerial Development Funding
- Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) Funding: There is a grant available of up to £240, per year, on application for stipendiary clergy. Grants may be available for other Licensed Ordained Ministry.
- Download a CMD Funding Application Form here - updated January 2023
Regional training events
- The Diocese of Ely joins with the other dioceses of the Eastern Region to provide a series of short residential courses for clergy such as:
- incumbency skills
- new post conference change management
- preparation for retirement
- Rural Deans Theological Refreshment for Ministry.
