Clergy

Roles, support and opportunities for clergy in the Diocese of Ely.

Two smiling male clergy at an ordination service

The work of ordained clergy is a ministry of leadership, care and mission. They build up the church and its congregations and have the care of those who live and work in the parish in their minds and hearts.

You may already be serving as an ordained minister within the Diocese of Ely, or, you may be interested in applying for a clergy post or exploring a possible future role in the diocese. Or perhaps you are investigating a call to ordained ministry.

Whichever is the case, these pages are designed to signpost you to some basic and accessible information about serving in the Diocese of Ely, including some of the diocese's current policies and procedures.

The Diocese of Ely is strongly committed to the health and wellbeing of its clergy. One of the levers of change in the Diocesan Strategy is to 'develop healthy churches and leaders' with an expressed aim to refresh leadership so that both clergy and laity feel energised, empowered and liberated to grow in their ministry. The flourishing of the clergy is key to the flourishing of the church.

Clergy Wellbeing
Clergy wellbeing encompasses all that promotes the health and wholeness of the clergy of the Diocese.
Common Tenure
An explanation of Common Tenure legislation and how it affects clergy appointments.
Initial Ministerial Education Phase 2 (IME2)
An outline of training for Curates (known as IME2) following ordination as Deacon.
Information on the Clergy Discipline Measure
The Clergy Discipline Measure applies to all deacons, priests and bishops in the Church of England, even if they are not in active ministry.
Liturgy
Information on liturgical worship
Housing
Information on clergy housing and who to contact if you live in a diocesan managed property.
Clergy Handbook
Information on Clergy policies and procedures
Ministry Development Review
Information and guidance on the completion of the Ministry Development Review (MDR) Process
Extended Ministerial Leave
Guidelines for Extended Ministerial Leave
Women in Ordained Ministry
Information for Women in Ordained Ministry in the Diocese of Ely
Ministry of Healing
The role of the Ely Healing Advisory Group is to encourage our churches to be seen as places of healing and to facilitate this process.
Ministry of Deliverance
The Ministry of Deliverance, or any activity which may be understood as such, will only be undertaken by specially trained ministers, selected and appointed by the Bishop for this task.
Self Supporting Ordained Ministers (SSOM)
Information and links for support for those who are Self Supporting Ordained Ministers (SSOMs).
Continuing Ministerial Development
All in ministry are expected to take part in life-long learning and development.
Trusts and Grants
This section of the website details resources for financial support through Trusts and Grants that might be available to clergy and their families.
People System and Clergy Payroll
Introducing the People System and Clergy Payroll
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