The Ministry Development team provides research, consultancy and expertise to support dioceses and theological education institutions in fostering a culture of wellbeing and lifelong learning for their ministers.

We want to encourage the church to release the gifts of ministry among all its members, especially those who serve and lead in different contexts.

Resources based on the Living Ministry Research.

This is a library of useful videos and guidance documents relating to Deaf Church and Ministry to the Deaf.

Resources for Bishops and Diocesan Officers.

Research and resources to help clergy thrive.

Networks and resources for growing pioneer ministry.

Resources for supporting the selection and training of tomorrow’s ministers.

An Interim Minister, initially supported by Strategic Development Funding in Chelmsford diocese’s Turnaround Project and latterly by Capacity Funding, has built up a network of about 150 people across 32 dioceses involved in interim ministry. 

This page contains guidance on Ministry in Retirement.