Introduction to Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM)

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 09:15

Many dioceses in the Church of England authorise people as lay ministers as a way of supporting and enabling people to exercise a specialised ministry in a voluntary capacity. This authorisation applies to a particular Diocese and cannot be transferred to another one.

In the Diocese of Derby we authorise people to exercise a focussed and specialised ministry in a particular parish or MMA in order to assist the local leadership. 

For 2011/2012 there will be three strands of initial training for Authorised Lay Ministry available in Derby Diocese:

1.      Working with children, young people and families

2.      Parish based mission and evangelism

3.      Pastoral care

All of this training will be delivered in ten sessions spread out across a year alongside some practical experience. 

For more information, please contact:

The Lay Ministry Officer: Dr Esther Elliott

01332 388674, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, her secretary, Mrs Amy Rees

01332 388670, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it