Courses
Below are a number of courses focused on discerning vocation and training for different areas of ministry which can be run in worshipping communities, benefices, deaneries and/or mission communities.
Reading The Bible in Public
This is an introductory single-session course to train those who read the Bible in public worship. It includes video/audio material to focus discussion, discussion questions with notes for the leader about key points to identify, and opportunities to practice.
It is available here.
Praying the People's Prayers
This is an introductory single-session course to train those who lead intercessions in public worship, including how to write prayers in a collect form. It includes all the information needed to run the course, including optional videos.
It is available here.
Exploring Pastoral Care
This 6-session, self-led small group course from the Association of Christians in Counselling is suitable for ALL church members (e.g. home groups, cell groups and fellowship groups) as well as SOME church members involved, or thinking about becoming involved, in pastoral care in the church and community. The course considers a Christian perspective of pastoral care, dimensions and definitions of pastoral care, who is called to care for whom, caring qualities, Jesus the carer, listening to others, to God and to ourselves, confidentiality and resources. Each session is designed for 1½ hours and offers opportunity for Bible study, discussion, sharing and reflection.
It is available for free download here.
Vocations Course
Exploring your Call is a four-week course for every Christian. It is about exploring vocation in its widest sense, and helping participants to discern their calling, taking into account their gifts, their passions, and the way that God is at work in the world. The unifying theme is that vocation is found at the intersection of gifts, passions, and the world’s need. Discernment is about listening to God, the community, the Church, and oneself. It is available here.
Coming Soon!
Worship Basics
This is an online course which covers an introduction to worship and how to lead a simple Service of the Word. It is designed to prepare those who occasionally lead a service under their incumbent or chaplain's supervision.