Continuing Ministerial Development
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 an annual allowance of up to 1% of the national minimum stipend available to clergy licensed within the diocese, on application.
- Please read the Guidance notes before applying.
- Complete the online Application Form here.
Regional training events
- The Diocese of Ely is a member of the Eastern Region Training Partnership and joins with other dioceses to host a series of short residential courses:
- Preparing for retirement.
- First Incumbency Skills.
- New to (or changing) Post conference.
- Rural Deans Training.
- Theological Refreshment in Ministry.