Contacts:
See the Adult Education section of the Who Does What page for contact details.
Adult education and training in the diocese
The Diocese of Peterborough
has a firm commitment to adult eduction and training, not just
for clergy and licensed lay ministers but for all church members. Training sessions are often based at the diocese's Training and Resources Centre at Bouverie Court in Northampton. They are also hosted by benefices and deaneries to enable people to take part in their own locality.
Common Ground
A common first year of training, Common Ground, is offered to those training for reader, pastoral assistant and parish evangelist ministry. After the first year, each ministry continues will their own programme, readers for a further two years and pastoral assistants and parish evangelists for one more year.
Continuing Ministerial Education
This programme offers lectures and study sessions for clergy, readers,
pastoral assistants, parish evangelists and other lay ministers. Some sessions are open to other church members. For a list of current events, see the CME Diary.
Curate Training
A programme of training is offered to the newly ordained in the diocese. For more information contact the Curates' Training Co-ordinator.
Eastern Region Training Partnership (ERTP)
The ERTP is a partnership between Christian denominations and its aim is to present a holistic vision of Christian education across the region with the intention of promoting individual and corporate discipleship. www.ertp.co.uk
Parish Training and Development
The Co-ministry Partnership team works with parishes to enable them to develop their ministry in an appropriate way for their particular context.
A monthly email bulletin, Links, is circulated to clergy and lay ministers. It provides up to date information about training within and outside the diocese, books, websites and other available resources for mission and ministry.
Passion God
Passion for God is a series of short courses for any person, parish or deanery in the diocese wanting to live more for God, but needing an injection of excitement, know-how, theology or spirituality. More.
Working
Discipleship
Working Discipleship is a study course for groups. It uses stories, bible study, a questionnaire and other resources to help people to develop a Christian perspective on the work they do. For more information see Working Discipleship.
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