How the leadership and governance of the Church of England is structured.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and a principal leader of the Church of England.

Proposals affecting the benefices of Ashreigney; Broadwood Kelly; Brushford; and Winkleigh in the diocese of Exeter.

This consultation has now closed.

The place to get all the JOIN resources and everything you need to run a successful volunteer recruitment campaign aimed specifically at recruiting new volunteers to lead children and youth.

Proposals for pastoral reorganisation affecting the benefices of Basingstoke; and Popley with Limes Park and Rooksdown, St Gabriel in the diocese of Winchester.

This consultation has now closed.

The Church of England works with other Churches across Europe and the wider world. 

Lay ministers serve together alongside the ordained. Here you will find practical information to help you understand selection, training, and authorisation.

Theological training and the courses on offer.

Our guide to the criteria used by bishop’s advisers. Selection for ordained ministry is about discerning what God has called you to do.

Practical information on selection, training, and a life in ministry for those exploring ordination in the Church of England