Clergy Continuing Ministerial Development
Introduction
The primary aim of Continuing Ministerial Development is to engender a culture of lifelong learning among the clergy. The Director of Ministry administers the CMD budget, and arranges a CMD programme of opportunities for day or residential learning for clergy.
CMD REVIEW
Between October 2009 and March 2010 a review of CMD was conducted by a group set up by the Council for Ministry. The report, called Ministerial Flourishing, has been well received by Bishop's Council. Click here for a pdf of the report.
CMD EVENTS
Clergy Summer Gathering 2012
Location, Location, Location - Understanding North East England
3rd – 5th July 2012 at St Aidan’s College, Durham.
To reserve a place please contact Joyce Parker by email at joyce.parker@durham.anglican.org or by telephone at 0191 3746004.
The Way
A day to support those who offer Spiritual Direction
Thursday, 20th September 2012.
9.30am - 4.00pm
The Durham Centre, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham
Open to Clergy, Readers and laity in Durham Diocese. Limited to those who are actively involved in Spiritual Direction, Faith Accompaniment, etc.
To book a place, or for more details, please contact Joyce Parker by email at joyce.parker@durham.anglican.org or by telephone at 0191 3746004.
Clergy Summer Gathering 2011
The theme of last year's Clergy Summer Gathering was "Reimagining Baptism". This photograph shows one of the guest speakers, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, together with Stephen Cherry at the event which was held at Van Mildert College, Durham.
If you would like to book for one of our CMD events, click here for a pdf of the booking form. Bookings can also be made by email to joyce.parker@durham.anglican.org
CMD GRANTS
- Basic Clergy Development Grants. These are available to help clergy undertake a specific course, event, retreat or development project. There is a form for this and a presumption that an application would be successful. The basic grant is set at £200 per year. It is not possible to carry funds forward from year to year. Curates are eligible for Basic Grants subject to the clear written support of their Training Incumbent and the Director of IME 4-7. Click here for a pdf of the grant application form.
- Special Clergy Development Grants. Click here for advice on applying for a Special Grant.
Further Degrees
Clergy are encouraged to consider whether at some stage during their ordained ministry an accredited course of study might be appropriate. The diocese considers that a necessary step in this process is a serious conversation with the Director of Ministerial Development and Parish Support. Clergy who enrol for further degrees may apply for a bursary to support their studies which will be considered by the Grants Panel.
Sabbaticals
As part of the CMD provision the diocese offers a limited number of sabbaticals for clergy each year. Nominated candidates should meet with the Director of Ministerial Development and Parish Support to prepare a ‘Sabbatical Proposal Document’.
Click here to read the full sabbatical policy and process document.
Click here to see some brief reports on sabbaticals.