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Practical information on selection, training, and a life in ministry for those exploring ordination in the Church of England
The Formation Team works in partnership with Theological Education Institutions (TEIs) and dioceses to ensure and develop the quality of Initial Ministerial Education.
Nearly 600 people were recommended for training for ordained ministry in the Church of England last year, including the highest number for a generation of candidates expected to take up paid clergy posts.
The number of people entering training to become priests in the Church of England is at the highest level for a decade with women making up more than half the total, according to new figures released today.
NEWS / The Archbishops' Council has today announced the appointment the Revd Canon Dr Ian McIntosh has been appointed as the new Head of Formation in the Ministry Division.
Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy - Appendix 1
NEWS / The number of female clergy in the Church of England continues to rise with more women than men entering training for ordained ministry for the second year running.
All relevant information, documents and papers for the July 2014 Group of Sessions.
All relevant information, documents and papers for the February 2014 Group of Sessions.
Funding has been approved to support dioceses with costs of almost 70 additional stipendiary curacy posts across the Church of England.