There are a wide variety of training and development needs across the Diocese of Ely. You can explore these options in the pages below.
Open Christian Learning
We are currently developing an Open Christian Learning platform, which we hope will be a valuable resource for learning across a wide spectrum of topics and settings. To access the platform, you will need to create an account (click here for instructions). Any courses with the Open Access tag can be freely accessed by anyone who attends, or is attached to one of the churches in the Diocese of Ely.
Safeguarding Training
All church role holders and volunteers are required to undertake Safeguarding Training.
Book your training
The Diocese of Ely offers a range of training courses and development sessions for clergy and volunteers, including Bishop Study days. Booking your place on these courses is generally required and can be done via the Diocese of Ely Training Portal.
Calendar
The Diocese will often add events to its online Calendar, which may include training events being offered by other organisations.
Growing in Faith
Start by visiting the Growing in Faith pages of the website to explore the options available to help grow your faith, follow a vocational way of living and find details of our Growing as a Disciple course.
Exploring a Vocation
If you are seeking to explore a vocation (ALM, LLM, Ordination), please visit the Vocations area of the website.
Initial Ministerial Education
In addition to their own personal development and any required Safeguarding training development, clergy and LLMs undergo routine development and training through the IME2 programme. Information on Initial Ministerial Education (IME2) for Clergy and After-licensing training for LLMs.
Continuing Ministerial Development
Information about Continuing Ministerial Development for Clergy.
Ministry Development Review
Information about the Ministry Development Review (MDR) process for Clergy.
Mission and Ministry Newsletter
Please subscribe to the Mission and Ministry weekly email for details of upcoming training opportunities that may be relevant to your role, along with useful ideas and resources. You can unsubscribe at any time.
GDPR Training
Church of England Me Learning Hub: a resource primarily dedicated to GDPR training modules.
Church of England Webinars
The Church of England are offering a range of webinars to resource your church and church leaders.