Upcoming in-person events

We have a number of events for licenced clergy and those who offer a preaching ministry in the diocese:
 

Women in Ministry Day 

This session is for female clergy.

Wednesday 6 May, 10am to 3pm
St Alkmunds Church, Kedleston Road, Derby

Light refreshments will be available but do please remember to bring your own lunch. Book your place here.

Working with Teams, led by Rev Nicky McGinty

This session is for all licenced clergy.

Tuesday 19 May, 10am to 4pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield
 

Working in churches often involves team working. Our focus for this day is how can we create, build and develop teams so that they are effective. We will also explore ways to respond when teams are not working well. This will be a blend of theory, practice and theology to help us improve our ability to collaborate well. Nicky is a highly experienced trainer, consultant, facilitator, coach and reflective supervisor based in Leicestershire.

She is a self-supporting priest in the diocese of Leicester and an honorary canon of Leicester Cathedral.

Light refreshments will be available but do please remember to bring your own lunch. Book your place here.

Trauma-informed Ministry: Moving forward in a changed world, led by Rev Tim Treanor  

This session is for all licenced clergy.

Tuesday 7 July, 10am to 3.30pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield

Participants will explore: Physically responses to trauma, chronic stress, anxiety and conflict; The impact of trauma on communities and organisations; How churches might respond in considered, creative and sustainable ways; Where God is in all of this.

Rev Tim Treanor accompanies ordained ministers as a pastoral supervisor, facilitator of Reflective Practice Groups and Spiritual Director.  Influences on his practice include serving as a Team Rector, Ignatian spirituality, group analysis and contemplative prayer

Light refreshments plus lunch will be available. There is space for 12 to 18 participants which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book your place here.
 

Preaching the Lectionary - Mark, led by Rev Amy Hole

These sessions are for all who offer a preaching ministry in the Diocese of Derby.

Monday 2 November, 7pm to 9pm
Online via Zoom

 Tuesday 3 November, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
 St Johns Walton, Walton Back Lane, Chesterfield

Rev Amy Hole is Vicar of Christ Church Heeley in central Sheffield, serving a large parish with considerable socio-economic needs. The church is racially diverse, with a range of ages, and is broadly low evangelical in worshipping style. Alongside parish ministry, and serving as area dean, Amy is also an Associate Tutor at St Hild College, where she currently teaches New Testament Greek, Preaching, and Reflective Practice, and she writes Bible notes for Scripture Union.

The session is offered on line via zoom or in person please complete a booking form according to your preference. Book the online session here or book the in person session here.

How to Lead a Church where Discipleship Thrives, led by Matt Hogg CPAS 

This session is for all licenced clergy.

 Tuesday 2 February, 10am to 4pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield

This training day equips leaders to embed discipleship and formation into everyday church life. We’ll explore simple rhythms, practices, and culture-shaping influences that can help people move from spiritual curiosity to lasting commitment, growing deeper in their faith and trust in Jesus over time. 

Light refreshments will be available but do please remember to bring your own lunch. Book your place here.