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Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD)
Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer, has responsibility for the CMD programme for clergy. A number of programmes are in development. Check back here often for more information. (And please feel free to share any ideas or requests you may have)!
Training Opportunities within the Diocese
Resilience Course: ‘Developing Resilience, Maintaining Well-Being’
Ordained life is demanding, and the ability to ‘bounce back’ is an important part of maintain well-being. Drawing from a framework cpas has developed working with hundreds of clergy in this area, these days provide practical tools to develop resilience that engage with the realities of ordained ministry. (Note to Curates: You will receive this training in the second year of your curacies).
It was a huge success this year! Because of the positive feedback from when course was piloted in 2022-2023, we are running the course again for the 2023-2024 year (together with the Diocesan Wellbeing Team).
There is room for a maximum number of 24 people total. Please make certain you are available for all three days before signing up. One learning community of clergy will attend this course, which occurs on three different days over the course of the year. Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org if you are interested.
For the 2023-2024 year:
Wednesday 20 September 2023 10.00am – 4.00pmSt Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU. Wednesday 17 January 2024 10.00am – 4.00pmSt Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU. Wednesday 5 June 2024 10.00am – 4.00pmSt Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU.
Diocesan Leadership Course
We are pleased to be launching a pilot cpas led Diocesan Leadership Course starting in January 2024 and running for the entire calendar year. We are currently in discussions about exact details and dates. More details coming soon!
Leadership of churches is an exciting and complex role. Changes have occurred in our missional landscape and in the ordained role over the past 30 years. These have an impact on the leadership aspect of our priestly clergy roles. The course focusses on (a) the inner life of the leader as one who follows Christ and (b) the outer life of the leader as one who, with others, leads missional churches. We will also explore the practical aspects of our journey together, including mentors, leadership groups and developmental goals.
Desired Outcomes of the Course - Participants will have:
- Identified a helpful pattern of working with a core group to lead well with others.
- Embedded two evangelism practices in their church(es) life to make a shift towards a faith-sharing culture.
- Led through an adaptive challenge and reflected on lessons learned.
- Experienced ministry enhancing collegiality amongst other clergy.
There is room for a maximum number of 24 people total. Please make certain you are available for all days before signing up. One learning community of clergy will attend this course over the course of the year. Attendance is at invitation of the Bishop and/or Archdeacons. Bishop Libby will invite a number of participants individually but, if you would like to register interest, please do get in touch with your Archdeacon or with dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.
Theological Book Group
We will meet on Zoom three times a year (looking at a different book each time). Join our Learning Community looking at classic and contemporary theological texts! Just drop in for one session or plan to be at every meeting - you're welcome either way. Exact time and date will be determined to best suit everyone involved. Download PDF of poster here.
In 2021, we read:
Borders & Belonging - The Book of Ruth: A Story for our Times by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Glenn Jordan
In 2022, we read:
How to Eat Bread: 21 Nourishing Ways to Read the Bible by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian Belief by John-Francis Friendship
Interested in joining us? Email: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.
Leadership Book Group
We will meet on Zoom three times a year (looking at a different book each time). Join our Learning Community looking at leadership books from both Christian and secular sources! Just drop in for one session or plan to be at every meeting - you're welcome either way. Exact time and date will be determined to best suit everyone involved. Download PDF of poster here.
In 2021, we read:
How to lead when you don't know where you're going: Leading in a Liminal Season by Susan Beaumont
In 2022, we read:
Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges
Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You by Francis Frei & Anne Morriss
Just Leadership by Simon Barrington & Justin Humphreys
Interested in joining us? Email: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.
Empowering Leadership Forum
A series of practical training and formational events throughout the year for all Clergy & Laity. Download Poster & Dates here. Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.
Leadership and Power: Exact Title TBC
April 2024 with Sandra Cobbin
Leadership and Power: Exact Title TBC
May 2024 with Sandra Cobbin
Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.
Refreshing Ministry
Training opportunities for refreshing ministry for all clergy & laity throughout the year. Dowload Poster & Dates here. Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.
Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.
Training Opportunities with West Midlands Partners
West Midlands CMD
We are excited to join in partnership with West Midlands CMD to provide excellent training opportunities for you. A variety of courses are also now run in collaboration with our regional partner dioceses across the West Midlands. This enables us to offer quality training opportunities around identified development objectives. We usually invite participants individually but, if you would like to register interest in one of the courses below, please do get in touch with your Archdeacon or with dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.
There is no cost to you or your PCC besides travel expenses. However, because each course costs the diocese in excess of £500 per person, in order to make it financially viable for the diocese while still offering you this opportunity, the decision has been made to apply your annual CMD Grant towards the cost of the training. (Or to state it differently, if you attend one of the West Midland Courses this year, you will not be able to receive a separate CMD Grant as well).
You can find out more about the courses on offer below or visit the West Midlands CMD website, where there is more information including dates and venues of the upcoming events.
First Incumbents
This year long course is for clergy who have taken on a post of primary responsibility for the first time during the preceding year. As well as some of the practicalities of legal responsibilities, there is the opportunity to explore managing the processes of change that a new vicar is expected to undertake.
Developing Ministry - Leading in a Changing Church
This year long course is especially suitable for those who are incumbents for the first time and have been in post for about eighteen months, or those who have become team rectors, or those who have recently been given responsibility for a multi-parish benefice. Sector ministers have also participated in the course and found it very helpful.
Celebrating Ministry
A residential course for clergy and ministers of the West Midlands who want to renew their vision for their ministry.
Transforming Conflict
This course offers an opportunity to look at conflict in the church differently. Participants will develop skills that enable them to engage with difficult behaviours, heightened emotions and conflict.
Celebrating Wisdom
A residential course for clergy of the West Midlands who want to renew their vision for their ministry.
Pre-retirement retreat/conference
For clergy and spouses as they prepare for retirement.
Grants & Sabbaticals
Applications for Clergy Retreat Grant
The Ordained Ministries Development Officer, the Rev'd Dwayne Engh, has responsibility for authorising applications for Clergy Retreat grants.
Download Clergy Retreat Grant Information form here.
Download the Clergy Retreat Grant application form here (Word doc).
Application forms should be sent directly to Marietta Forman at Derby Church House or by email to marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org.
If you have any queries, do please get in touch with Marietta on 01332 388673.
Applications for CMD Grants
The Ordained Ministries Development Officer, the Rev'd Dwayne Engh, has responsibility for authorising applications for CMD grants.
Download the CMD Discretionary Grant Application Information form here.
Download the CMD grant application form here.
Download the Additional Discretionary Academic Grant Application form here.
Application forms should be sent directly to Marietta Forman at Derby Church House or by email to marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org.
If you have any queries, do please get in touch with Marietta on 01332 388673.
Applications for Sabbaticals
The Guidelines and applications form have recently been revised.
Sabbatical and Study Leave applications for 2024 have closed. Do get in touch with the Rev'd Dwayne Engh by the end of February 2024 to allow sufficient time to meet with him to plan and prepare your application for submission by May 2025 for a Sabbatical or Study Leave in 2025. Appointments can be arranged through Marietta Forman at marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org or 01332 388673.
Download the process as set out in Guidelines for Clergy Sabbatical
Download Application for a Sabbatical - Form A
Download Grant Application for a Sabbatical - Form A1
All applications will be considered at the Bishop's Staff meeting in June.
Applications for Study Leave
The Guidelines and applications form have recently been revised.
Sabbatical and Study Leave applications for 2024 have closed. Do get in touch with the Rev'd Dwayne Engh by the end of February 2024 to allow sufficient time to meet with him to plan and prepare your application for submission by May 2025 for a Sabbatical or Study Leave in 2025. Appointments can be arranged through Marietta Forman at marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org or 01332 388673.
Download the process as set out in Guidelines for Study Leave
Download Application for a Study Leave - Form B
Download Grant Application for a Study Leave - Form B1
All applications will be considered at the Bishop's Staff meeting in June.
Other sources of funding
It is also worth looking at the following document which lists possible external sources of funding as well:
Download the Derby External Grants for Clergy & Their Families 2023 handbook
Lichfield Funding
Clergy seeking funding for personal development or for academic courses might also consider applying to Lichfield Theological College Trust: Please note that Application Forms for grants from the Lichfield Theological College Trust must be submitted to The Revd Dwayne Engh to be counter-signed before they are sent to the Trust.
Download the Lichfield funding form for personal development (Word doc)
Download the Lichfield funding form for academic courses (Word doc)
