DIOCESE OF ST EDMUNDSBURY & GROWING IN MINISTRY IN A COLLABORATIVE CHURCH towards an assistant post Contents: TRAINING SELF SUPPORTING MINISTERS Page Introduction Contacts Foreword Aims of a curacy in the diocese Being, Knowing, Doing, Relating Review and assessment details and timetable Expectations of continuing work & reflection 4 5 6 7 9 10 Section 1 BEING - Ordinal Issues & Resources for Supervision Portfolio, review & assessment National Learning Outcomes 13 14 16 17 Section 2 KNOWING - Ordinal Issues & Resources for Supervision Portfolio, review & assessment National Learning Outcomes 19 20 22 23 Section 3 DOING - Ordinal Issues & Resources for Supervision 27 28
Portfolio, review & assessment National Learning Outcomes 33 34 Section 4 RELATING - Ordinal Issues & Resources for Supervision Portfolio, review & assessment National Learning Outcomes 37 38 41 43 Section 5 Resources for Supervision- Good questions Visiting Record 45 48 Appendices A: Task List For Curacy – to be completed as far as possible and appropriate, info from Registrars B: 2 possible methods of sermon assessment C: Ministerial task and skills list for IME2 D: Learning outcomes for a post of responsibility 49 55 61 65 Outlines for review and assessment sessions End of First year, including form End of Second Year, including form Assessment 75 79 84 CONTACT NAMES & ADDRESSES: Diocesan Director of Ordinands & New Ministries The Revd Tim Jones, The Rectory, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6ET Tel. 01284 729148 Email tim.jones@cofesuffolk.org Admin Assistant: Mrs Lesley Steed, The Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ Tel. 01473 298510 Email Director of Ministry, Education and Training and CMD Adviser The Revd Dr John Parr The Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ Tel. 01473 298553 Email
Worship. Parish, community and ecumenism. and evangelism. Relationship with other faiths. Working with change and conflict. RELATING - Includes the following areas. Forming appropriate relationships. Leading the People of God. Personal abilities & skills. Collaborative leadership. DETAILS OF WORKING WITH ‘GROWING IN MINISTRY…’ 1. ADDING TO THE PORTFOLIO - over three years Training events – IME2 or other cross reference against the learning outcomes if at all possible Reflections – things which have struck you about a particular piece of ministry, or which happened to you in role, or which affected you emotionally. Something which went well – why Something which was difficult – why and how you coped Something which failed – emotional response and learning, how would you act next time? Essentially this is a journaling activity and will need to demonstrate how training needs have been met - cross reference against the learning outcomes if at all possible Supervision – some of these should involve a written reflection by the new minister and further comments after the supervision and from the Training Incumbent cross reference against the learning outcomes if at all possible ‘Evidence’ – if people send notes / Emails these can be added Preaching – reflection and feedback, perhaps using the sheets in appendix b of GIMICC pp 55-58 2. COMPLETING THE TASK LIST - over three years In Appendix A is a useful check and tick list of the things an archdeacon would really want you to know before moving into a position of responsibility. Please keep it up to date. 3. DIACONAL MINISTRY ASSIGNMENT – end of March of first year Reflect on your vocation and ministry as a deacon within the church in the light of the ordinal and other reading 1200 – 1300 words by end of March
Show evidence of a life and ministry formed, sustained and energised by trust in and dependence on the gifting and grace of God Understanding of Christian discipleship as dependent upon that grace. Shows reliance upon God and upon his gifting are the means by which ministry is sustained. Personal account of spiritual journey as a Christian. Personal evidence of Biblical study for devotional purposes. Accounts from others using evidence from priesting. Personal conversation, within group settings, in preaching and in testimony to others. Be rooted and growing in a life of prayer shaped faithfully within the expectations of public ministry, corporate and personal worship and devotion. Understanding of ways of prayer and the means of sustaining a life of prayer. Understanding of the Church’s expectations of prayer for those in public ministry, including the expectations of public worship. Regular discipline of public and private prayer, including quiet days or retreats Evidence from curate and colleagues of public and private pattern of prayer and from others of public pattern. This will include also reference to quiet days or retreats. Public and private saying of the offices, attendance at alternative forms of worship, devotional reading, peer support eg cell group MATURITY Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Show insight, openness, maturity, integrity and stability in the pressure and change entailed in public ministry Self-knowledge and theological understanding to provide a model for the community. Ability to judge appropriateness of change Account from self of reflective process and from others on relation to developing role in ministry and evidence from lay and ordained colleagues Public ministry and ministry to groups and individuals Reflect with insight on personal strengths and weaknesses, the gifts brought and vulnerability in response to a new context in ministry Understanding of self as leader in the context of public ministry Reflects effectively on own strengths, weaknesses and ministerial style in the context of public ministry. . Account from self of reflective process in relation to developing leadership in ministry and evidence from lay and ordained colleagues Engagement in church ministerial review processes and in those initiated by self Exercise appropriate care of self, through developing sustainable Realistic understanding of self, of personal and professional needs, what gives and takes energy. Able to be creative and flexible in patterns of self-care, to model the value of such patterns in public ministry and live counter-culturally Account from self and from colleagues Appropriate pattern of days off and holiday; and corporate patterns to support self
and engagement with scripture in ways that enable others to learn and explore. area. manner. independently with scripture as a result in a way. in relation to occasional offices, ministry to the sick and dying and in mission. EVANGELISM Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate understanding of the nature of contemporary society with different groups in church and community. Knowledge of recent cultural trends in contemporary society. Sustain relationships with people, who are like-minded and those who differ, marked with integrity, respect, openness and trust, which include ongoing exploration of values, ideals and worldviews. Account of engagement with a contemporary culture, and the challenges and opportunities it has presented for mission and evangelism, including evidence of sustained relationships with people outside church. Both within the immediate congregation and outside the church setting. Demonstrate ability to communicate gospel truth effectively in the context of ministry with different groups in church and community Knowledge of gospel truth and the biblical imperative of communicating it. Speaks of the things of God in a way that is exciting, accessible and attractive, and which is understood by people of 21st century in general and their parish in particular. Accounts from a range of settings in which gospel truth has been communicated in ways that the hearers understand, including critical reflections from themselves and others. Church settings, including formal worship and teaching to adults, young people and children, and in an all-age context. A range of communal settings as available within the current context of ministry and possible placement opportunity. BELIEF PRAXIS Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate continued and disciplined engagement Knowledge of fundamental Christian doctrines and disciplines, and Interprets, practices and expounds an appropriate expression of belief Account of how and why the relative importance of Personal discipleship, public ministry within
with Christian beliefs and practices. how these may be differently interpreted within contemporary society and within traditions of the contemporary Church. and practice in keeping with the context in which they serve as a priest. different Christian beliefs and practices has changed and developed for them over the IME phase. and beyond the church. Ecumenical settings. Other traditions within the Church of England. Be skilled reflective practitioners able to exercise wise and discerning judgement Understanding of the pastoral cycle and methods of theological reflection as they apply to communities Reflect on practice through journaling, receiving supervision and spiritual direction. Listen carefully to others seeking advice and exercise judgement prayerfully and sensitively. Account of a challenging ministerial judgement made in terms of the process undertaken, the decision made and the impact on self and on the leadership of the community. In personal discipleship and public ministry within and beyond the church. Demonstrate proficiency in a broad range of skills and abilities needed to exercise public ministry and leadership of a local church, and the ability to do this in relatively unsupervised settings. Show developed skills as an effective reflective practitioner. Principles of acting as a reflective practitioner, using of variety of disciplines eg theology, psychology Reflects upon their own ministry and that of the church, in a way that leads to changed actions. Account from self of reflective process and from others of the nature of changed actions resulting from this. Reflection in a range of disciplines eg theology, psychology, sociology: applying these skills in a variety of church and community settings LEGAL MANAGERIAL Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate working understanding of legal and canonical responsibilities of those in public ministry with Canon law, Church representation rules, legal responsibilities relating to Church organization Conduct all aspects of ministry with reference to legal constraints where appropriate Account from Training Incumbent, Church Wardens and others of the demonstration of the working understanding of Marriage regulations, health and safety regulations. In application to worship, buildings and grounds, statutory meetings
outcome criteria evidence Demonstrate gifts for and proficiency in leading public worship and preaching, showing understanding of and good practice in liturgy and worship in a wide range of settings. Understanding of the nature of worship. Understanding of the nature and use of liturgy, in particular that authorised or allowed within the C of E. Understanding of the nature of the sacraments and their importance within the Christian life. Understanding of the nature and importance of the ministry of the word. Lead and preach in public worship in a proficient and engaging way, taking account of local context and the traditions of the C of E and collaborating with lay people within their own leadership roles. Accounts of acts of worship that the individual has led including critical reflections form themselves and others A variety of acts of worship including, all-age, different church traditions, Eucharistic/ formal and informal, inside and outside of church building including collective worship in schools PARISH, COMMUNITY ECUMENISM Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate working understanding of the practices of Christian ministry in a range of public settings, agencies Understanding of the place and role of the Church, and the C of E in particular, within contemporary society. Understanding of the possibilities for partnership with other organisations and with government agencies. Networking with others to promote kingdom values. Is able to conduct themselves as a minister in public settings in a manner that is sensitive to context whilst maintaining their own distinctive stance Accounts of working as a church representative with other partners beyond the church Where opportunities present for public ministry eg assisting with civic services such as Remembrance services organised by civic authorities, working with schools, residential homes, healthcare professionals and local government bodies, the voluntary sector and businesses. Demonstrate engagement with ecumenical working relationships, especially with covenanting partners. Understanding of the distinctive nature and practices of other denominations. Understanding of the C of E’s place within the whole and our duty to express our unity in Christ. Works ecumenically, especially with covenanting partners, showing respect for the beliefs and practices of others Account by self or ecumenical partners of ecumenical working and understanding Work in partnership with ecumenical colleagues in local witness and ministry where opportunities are available eg participating in ecumenical worship and assisting in joint projects in mission, ministry and/or community development. EVANGELISM
Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Participate in and reflect on the mission of God, identifying and engaging in issues of mission and social justice in the context of ministry. Knowledge of biblical and theological understanding of the mission of God and the imperative for social justice in the context of ministry. Identifies and reflects on God at work in the world and enable others to reflect on how God is at work. Account of how reflection on the mission of God is integrated with their practice of ministry. In the local community and in relation to the local church. Demonstrate engagement in mission and evangelism in a range of contexts, particularly in the local community and in relation to the local church. Knowledge of recent cultural trends in contemporary society and of models of engagement in mission and evangelism. Engagement in mission and evangelism while sustaining relationships with people, who are and those who differ, marked with integrity, respect, openness and trust, which include ongoing exploration of values, ideals and worldviews. Account from self, incumbent and others of engagement with contemporary culture, and the challenges and opportunities it has presented for mission and evangelism. Pastoral settings, including the pastoral offices and speaking of the Christian hope at time of death and to the bereaved, and communal settings with evidence of sustained relationships with people outside church Demonstrate an ability to nurture others in their faith development. Knowledge of adult education styles, personality types, models of spiritual growth and development. Enables others to continue to explore and deepen their personal relationship with God. Account of enabling others to continue to explore and deepen their personal relationship with God. Account from themselves and others of ways in which they have taught and encouraged people to articulate gospel truths and participate in their proclamation. Both within the immediate congregation and outside the church setting. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER FAITHS Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Working with other faith communities Understanding of other faiths and their expression Working with and engaging with other faith Accounts of working with other faith communities Interfaith forums, opportunities for collaborative
where possible. within contemporary society in . communities in a way which shows respect and understanding where possible. working where possible projects embrace kingdom values Demonstrate growing awareness of and reflective engagement with beliefs, practices and spiritualities of other faith traditions. Knowledge of the titles and leadership structures of other faith communities and local Councils of Faith or equivalents. Seek opportunities to engage with local leaders and members of other faith traditions and participate in the local Council of Faith or equivalent. Account of engagement with local leaders and members of other faith traditions, while under supervision, and the impact that has had on self, them and others. Engagement with members of other faith traditions in locality. WORKING WITH CHANGE CONFLICT Show skill and sensitivity in resolving conflict Has mature understanding of own predisposed reaction to conflict and typical predispositions in others. Adapts personal style and approach to resolve disagreement. Acts as a peacemaker, enables healthy listening and facilitates the resolution of disagreements Accounts from self and others of the ability to work through and help others to work through situations of disagreement. Both inside and outside the church. D. RELATING From the ordinal Deacons are called to work with the Bishop and the priests with whom they serve as heralds of Christ’s kingdom Will you accept the discipline of this Church and give due respect to those in authority?
COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP WORKING IN TEAMS Reviewer will look for learning and evidence in this area and the ability of the new minister to reflect on it and of supervisions which have supported this learning In final assessment Referees will be asked to comment on the quality of relationships the new minister has formed and evidence of their leadership styles, preference and ability giving actual examples. National Learning Outcomes FORMING APPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIPS Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Form and sustain relationships across a wide range of people in general…marked by integrity, empathy, respect, honesty and insight Understands that the church is fundamentally relational in nature and that building healthy relationships is foundational to ministry and building a healthy church. Actively seeks, engages in and promotes healthy relationships whether the relationships be one-to-one or with regard to the corporate life of the church. Accounts from self and lay people such as, Church wardens and incumbent of the ability to build fruitful relationships. A variety of settings including the church (at parish, deanery and diocesan levels and ecumenically), the community, and schools. Demonstrate good practice in a wide range of pastoral and professional relationships. Understands the nature of professional relationship within the Church context. Is able to distinguish friendship and professional relationship, acting in a way that is appropriate to the church context. Accounts from self, the incumbent and others of appropriate behaviour. Work and relationships within the church and local communities. Exercise appropriate accountability and responsibility in a new ministerial context. Understanding of roles of those bearing authority within the C of E, including an understanding of ordination vows. Understanding of extent of own authority and a realistic understanding of new context. Leads in a manner that demonstrates, within an assistant role (i) accountability to others as determined within the C of E (ii) responsible actions within one’s own role (iii) acceptance of the proper authority of others within the Church Account from Incumbent, Churchwardens and others in Church leadership within the parish of willingness to be properly accountable and accepting of the legitimate authority of others. A range of settings of increasing demand according to the stage of curacy in church and community
of England (iv) developing understanding of new context. LEADING THE PEOPLE OF GOD Personal ability and skills Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate ability to use understanding of group dynamics to participate in and lead groups and to reflect with insight on the use and abuse of power Understanding of clerical authority and obedience within the C of E. Understanding of leadership and service within a collaborative setting. Leads in a manner that integrates appropriate authority and obedience, as an assistant minister and promotes collaborative working. Account from Incumbent, Churchwardens and others of leadership style as it encompasses authority and obedience, leadership and service. Leadership that creates and maintains collaborative working within Church (eg leadership generally within the congregations(s), of committees, teams or working groups) or community. Demonstrate ability to supervise others in a limited range of roles and responsibilities. Understanding of principles of supervision within a Church setting. Understanding of adult learning styles and good practice in training. Exercises effective training and supervision of others, where required. Accounts from Incumbent, Churchwardens or appropriate others and those supervised. Supervision of laity in pastoral, educational, liturgical or nurturing roles. Collaborative leadership Demonstrate loving service in the Church, expressed in effective and collaborative leadership. Comprehension of a range of understandings of the nature of collaborative leadership as appropriate to ministry. Styles of leadership are developed that involve working with others in a way that enables the gifts, experience and insights of all to be used for the common good whilst at the same time working to provide oversight within the structures of the church. Accounts from those involved in collaborative working under curate’s leadership and others in positions of authority within the church Engages in collaborative leadership in a variety of ways under the oversight of others eg of a working group within church or community, of acts of worship involving lay leadership Demonstrate effective collaborative leadership working effectively as a member of team, as an ordained person. Knowledge of the principles of collaborative ministry and leadership with regard to lay and ordained roles. Leads in a manner that promotes collaborative working. Accounts from self, Incumbent and others of effective developmental leadership within a collaborative setting. Leadership within collaborative settings that involve the opportunity for development. Demonstrate appropriate use Understands the nature of Others are empowered in Accounts from those whose Ministry colleagues,
Knowledge of how adults learn. Confirmation preparation – adults. Awareness of current issues in society, e.g. racial, gender, sexuality etc. Baptism preparation/follow up. Sunday school. School Assemblies. Confirmation - children and young people. Involvement in a church youth group. Marriage preparation. Marriage requests e.g. from divorced people or cohabitees. Banns. Special licences/Archbishop’s licence. Funeral visiting. Teaching about prayer. Home Group leadership. Bible study leadership. Pastoral visiting -visiting the sick at home/hospital. Ministry to the sick and dying in hospital or at home. Healing services. Ministry in an institutional setting e.g. prison, old people’s home. Working with volunteers. Counselling/listening skills and awareness of own limitations. Parish organisation skills Preparation for & chairing of meetings Legalities of lay officers, & APCM Paper management Time management Presentation skills & parish publicity The keeping of records Church registers Churchyards and DAC & Faculties Legalities of worship including interfaith & ecumenical worship Simple accounting & budgeting Managing parish finances fees & expenses Long term planning & development Goal/objective vision setting and evaluation Writing magazine articles Working with the media Legal requirements for youth workers including Child Protection Personal safety awareness Additional Skills Emergency baptism in hospital Local incident emergency plans Blessing of objects, homes & people Encountering the mentally ill Anointing the sick Thanksgiving for birth of a child The churching of women Death of babies - including stillbirth, abortion, miscarriage Sudden death e.g. accident, suicide, major incident Areas of expertise Children’s work Youth work Schools - primary and secondary e.g. school governor People with mental illness People with disabilities of various kinds Work amongst deaf people Community development Supporting laity in church life Supporting laity in secular life - work and community involvement Interfaith dialogue Effective teaching of the Christian faith within a changing culture Equal opportunities Media skills Chaplaincy work - industrial, hospital, etc Tourism and use of church buildings Rural ministry Urban and inner city ministry Suburban ministry Spiritual direction/counselling
sustainable patterns of life and work, and effective support networks and takes energy. Commitment to establishing appropriate support networks. patterns in public ministry and speak prophetically to the prevailing culture. Building creatively on supportive networks, as a result of which accountability and freshness are maintained, and reflected in public ministry. to support self B. KNOWING Personal patterns of study Learning outcome Basic knowledge Performance criteria Performance evidence Range Demonstrate a readiness and openness for a ministry of oversight and vision, expressed in continued study, reflection, openness to new insights, maturity and physical self care. Knowledge of role of theological and reflective leadership and self-knowledge in terms of physical strengths and limitations and the ability to recognise signs of undue stress in themselves and take necessary action to alleviate it. Has a Rule of Life which demonstrates maturity in matters of prayer, theological reflection, study, personal discipleship, relationships and time for rest, recreation and leisure. Is open to new insights and creativity in the practice of ministry within the Church. Account of rule of life governing matters of prayer, theological reflection, ongoing study, personal discipleship, relationships and time for rest, recreation and leisure. Account of an example where they have exercised creativity and demonstrated openness to new insights in the practice of ministry within the Church. Church settings, community settings, pastoral settings, including those related to the pastoral offices. Study and/or reflection relating to biblical studies and hermeneutics, mission, pastoral issues, worship and in relation to their own journey of faith and discipleship. Form and sustain a life of disciplined study and reflection that sustains in leadership. Self-knowledge of personal aptitude for study and reflection using a variety of means and awareness of its importance in enabling the sustenance of public ministry and leadership. Use a variety of study methods and models of theological reflection appropriate to leadership and personal aptitude. Evidence of sustained study and reflection throughout IME phase. Account of how particular pieces of study or reflection have had an impact on their public ministry. Evidence of a thought through commitment to ongoing study and reflection to include specific plans for further CPD. Study and reflection relating to leadership styles and issues.
the nature of contemporary society and skills in articulating and engaging in appropriate forms of mission in response to them. attractive, and which is understood by people of 21st century in general and their parish in particular. communicated in ways that the hearers understand, including on an impromptu basis, and critical reflections from themselves and others. children, and in an all-age context. Community settings, ecessarily incl. timeswhen the priest has initiated the faith dialogue Pastoral settings, including the pastoral offices and speaking of the Christian hope at time of death and to the bereaved. School settings. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of contemporary society with different groups in church and community. Knowledge of recent cultural trends in contemporary society. Sustain relationships with people, who are like-minded and those who differ, marked with integrity, respect, openness and trust, which include ongoing exploration of values, ideals and worldviews. Account of engagement with a contemporary culture, and the challenges and opportunities it has presented for mission and evangelism, including evidence of sustained relationships with people outside church. Both within the immediate congregation and outside the church setting. Belief and Praxis Demonstrate continued and disciplined engagement with Christian beliefs and practices. Knowledge of fundamental Christian doctrines and disciplines, and how these may be differently interpreted within contemporary society and within traditions of the contemporary Church. Interprets, practices and expounds an appropriate expression of belief and practice in keeping with the context in which they serve as a priest. Account of how and why the relative importance of different Christian beliefs and practices has changed and developed for them over the IME phase. Personal discipleship, public ministry within and beyond the church. Ecumenical settings. Other traditions within the Church of England. As skilled practitioners demonstrate ability to energise and enable creative practice. Understanding of the pastoral cycle and methods of theological reflection as they apply to communities Reflect on practice through journaling, receiving supervision and spiritual direction. Listen carefully to others seeking advice and exercise judgement prayerfully and sensitively. Account of a challenging ministerial judgement made in terms of the process undertaken, the decision made and the impact on self and on the leadership of the community. In personal discipleship and public ministry within and beyond the church. Legal and Managerial Demonstrate Canon law, Church Conduct all aspects Account from Marriage regulations, informed
working understanding of legal and canonical responsibilities of those having oversight and responsibility representation rules, legal responsibilities relating to Church organization of ministry with reference to legal constraints where appropriate Training Incumbent, Church Wardens and others of the demonstration of the working understanding of legal and canonical responsibilities health and safety regulations. In application to worship, buildings and grounds, statutory meetings and records, occasional offices etc Administrative responsibilities of those having oversight and responsibility Understands the details of administrative requirements of Church life eg church notices, rotas Is diligent in respect of administration, communicating to others where necessary Account from Training Incumbent, Church Wardens and others of the demonstration of the understanding of administrative responsibilities. Communications, filing, data protection, rota, cleaning and maintenance, C. DOING Worship Demonstrate skills in presiding in public worship in the congregation(s) in ways that foster rich corporate worship Understanding of the nature of worship. Understanding of the nature and use of liturgy, in particular that authorized or allowed within the C of E. Understanding of the nature of the sacraments and their importance within the Christian life. Understanding of the nature and importance of the ministry of the word. Preside in public worship in a way that fosters rich corporate worship, taking account of local context and the traditions of the C of E and engaging with lay people within their own leadership roles. Accounts of acts of worship that the individual has led including critical reflections form themselves and others A variety of acts of worship including, all-age, different church traditions, formal and informal, and Common worship, fresh expressions, inside and outside of church including collective worship in schools Parish, Community and Ecumenism Demonstrate good practice in a wide variety of pastoral and professional relationships … Understanding of the fundamental aspects of healthy professional and pastoral relationships, including knowledge of the current codes for the professional conduct of the clergy. Application of fundamental issues relating to pastoral relationships in terms of gender, power, and safeguarding, issues etc. Accounts from self and others of the ability to exercise pastoral care of individuals and of the ability to maintain professional and safe boundaries. Hospital visiting, care of the sick and dying, crisis visiting. Visiting in relation to pastoral offices. Developing good relationships with community bodies/groups eg. schools Demonstrate ability to take a Understanding of the place and role Networking with others to promote Accounts of taking a leading role in Where opportunities present for public
leading role in working with other partners representing the church in public life and other institutions of the Church, and the C of E in particular, within contemporary society. Understanding of the possibilities for partnership with other organizations and with government. kingdom values. Acting as a leader within the community. Is able to conduct themselves as a minister in public settings in a manner that is sensitive to context whilst maintaining their own distinctive stance working as a church representative with other partners, ministry eg civic services, Remembrance services organized by civic authorities, working with county schools, residential homes, healthcare professionals and local government bodies, the voluntary sector and businesses. Demonstrate the ability to work ecumenically Understanding of the distinctive nature and practices of other denominations. Understanding of the C of E’s place within the whole and our duty to express our unity in Christ. Works ecumenically showing respect for the beliefs and practices of others Account by self or ecumenical partners of ecumenical working and understanding Work in partnership with ecumenical colleagues in local witness and ministry eg leading ecumenical worship, working together in joint projects And to encourage ecumenical Understanding of the possibilities and constraints in working with other denominations Proactively encourages ecumenical at ministerial and lay levels Co-operative working can be described by self or others. Working together in mission and ministry where opportunities are available. and Evangelism Participate in and reflect on the mission of God Knowledge of the conceptual framework of missio Dei Identifies and reflects on God at work in the world and enable others to reflect on how God is at work. Account of how reflection on the mission of God is integrated with their practice of ministry. Both within the immediate congregation and outside the church setting. Demonstrate an ability to nurture others in their faith development. Enable others to articulate gospel truths and participate in their proclamation. Knowledge of adult education styles, personality types, models of spiritual growth and development. Enables others to continue to explore and deepen their personal relationship with God. Account of enabling others to continue to explore and deepen their personal relationship with God. Account from themselves and others of ways in which they have taught and encouraged people to articulate gospel truths and participate in their proclamation. Both within the immediate congregation and outside the church setting. Demonstrate an ability to lead and enable others in Understanding of the principles of collaborative Leads in a manner that demonstrates and promotes Accounts from individual with whom they have Both continuing and fresh
faithful witness and to foster mission shaped churches. ministry and leadership as they relate to evangelism, church planting and fresh expressions of church. faithful witness and fosters mission shaped churches. worked to foster a mission shaped initiative. expressions of church. Relationships with other faiths Working with other faith leaders where possible. Understanding of other faiths and their expression within contemporary society in . Working with and engaging with leaders of other faiths in a way which shows respect and understanding and builds up community. Accounts of working with other faith leaders where possible. Interfaith forums, opportunities for collaborative working where possible projects embrace kingdom values Demonstrate ability to develop and sustain dialogue with representatives of other religious traditions. Knowledge of the titles and leadership structures of other faith communities and local Councils of Faith or equivalents. Seek opportunities to engage with local leaders and members of other faith traditions and participate in the local Council of Faith or equivalent. Account of engagement with local leaders and members of other faith traditions and the impact that has had on self, them and others. Engagement with members of other faith traditions in locality. Working with Change and Conflict Be able to facilitate and enable change Understanding of models of change management Facilitates change in church and communal settings Account from self and from others involved in change management Settings in larger and smaller church community contexts Show skill and sensitivity in resolving issues of conflict Has mature understanding of own predisposed reaction to conflict and typical predispositions in others. Adapts personal style and approach to resolve disagreement. Acts as a peacemaker, enables healthy listening and facilitates the resolution of disagreements Accounts from self and others of the ability to work through and help others to work through situations of disagreement. Both inside and outside the church. Within the church community and the formation of a corporate life in the presence of diversity within that community Understanding of the church as community and as the body of Christ. Aware of factors affecting healthy church, such as passionate spirituality, enabling leadership, healthy small groups, effective Accounts from self, the incumbent and others of the ability to promote the corporate life of the church Work with existing and new groups and with the whole range of church members regardless of age or background.
collaborative ministry etc. D. RELATING Forming appropriate relationships Form and sustain relationships across a wide range of people in general…marked by integrity, empathy, respect, honesty and insight Understands that the church is fundamentally relational in nature and that building healthy relationships is foundational to ministry and building a healthy church. Actively seeks, engages in and promotes healthy relationships whether the relationships be one-to-one or with regard to the corporate life of the church. Accounts from self and lay people such as, Church wardens and incumbent of the ability to build fruitful relationships. A variety of settings including the church (at parish, deanery and diocesan levels and ecumenically), the community, and schools. facilitate the appropriate care of colleagues Models of support for others and understanding of diversity of needs of others Experienced as a supportive and constructively critical colleague Account from self, key figure in support network and from colleagues supported Incumbent, other colleagues, lay and ordained, and key relationships in wider community Exercise appropriate accountability and responsibility in faithfully and loyally receiving the authority of others, consistent with a position of authority Understanding of roles of those bearing authority within the C of E, including an understanding of ordination vows. Understanding of extent of own authority. Leads in a manner that demonstrates (i) accountability to others as determined within the C of E (ii) responsible actions within one’s own role (iii) acceptance of the proper authority of others within the Church of England Account from Incumbent, Churchwardens and others in Church leadership within the parish of willingness to be properly accountable and accepting of the legitimate authority of others and of responsibility exercised in parish and local community. Is responsive to the authority of the Incumbent and wardens, he Bishop and Archdeacons, and diocesan Officers to whom authority is delegated by the Bishop. Leading the People of God Personal ability and skills Understand oversight of others Understanding of the Episcopal nature of the role of the Incumbent and similar ministers in relation to the oversight of others Engages in oversight that guides, enables and encourages others Accounts from those experiencing the oversight and Training Incumbent. Engages in effective oversight of others engaged in pastoral and leadership activities A readiness to exercise oversight and leadership Understanding of the requirements of the role of Incumbent within the C of E, with particular reference Engages in a ministry that includes leadership and oversight showing the Account from training Incumbent and others of their readiness to fulfill a calling to the A variety of Church and community settings.
to leadership and oversight. ability to function as an Incumbent within the C. of E. role of the Incumbent. Engage with others to reflect with insight on a personal style of leadership, its strengths and weaknesses in context, and demonstrate appropriate development Styles of leadership in ministry in relation to understanding of self as leader in the context of the needs of the community Reflects effectively on ministerial style, strengths and weaknesses, integrating and sifting where appropriate, and as a result models reflection in ministry and initiates development in others. Account from self of reflective process in relation to developing leadership in ministry and evidence from lay and ordained colleagues Engagement in church ministerial review processes and in those initiated by self Demonstrate proficiency in the skills needed to exercise leadership and supervision of others in a position of responsibility by being able to show sophisticated skills as an effective reflective practitioner and the capacity to develop these further Principles of acting as a reflective practitioner, using of variety of disciplines eg theology, psychology Reflects upon their own ministry and that of the church, in a way that leads to changed actions. Account from self of reflective process and from others of the nature of changed actions Reflection in a range of disciplines eg theology, psychology, sociology: applying these skills in a variety of church and community settings Demonstrate the ability to supervise others in the conduct of pastoral relationships Understanding of the necessity of good supervision of those who minister in the name of the church. Understanding of the basic elements (including legal frameworks); of Conducts supervision in a manner that recognises basic statutory frameworks of both volunteers and staff. Accounts from a person supervised by the curate commenting on the level of guidance, support and development in role of the curate. Supervision of worship leaders, volunteers in the church. (Where possible supervision of employed staff). Demonstrate ability to supervise and manage others, lay and ordained, in formal settings of training and practice. Understanding of principles of supervision and management within a Church setting. Understanding of adult learning styles and good practice in training. Exercises effective training, supervision and management of laity and (where possible) clergy. Accounts from Incumbent, Churchwardens and appropriate others. Supervision and management of laity and junior clergy (where possible) in pastoral, educational, liturgical and nurturing roles. Supervision and management of laity and clergy (where possible) in pastoral,
educational, liturgical and nurturing roles. Collaborative leadership Demonstrate loving service in the church … in collaborative leadership Comprehension of a range of understandings of the nature of collaborative leadership Styles of leadership are developed that involve working with others in a way that enables the gifts, experience and insights of all to be used for the common good. Accounts from those involved in collaborative working under curate’s leadership and others in positions of authority within the church Engages in collaborative leadership in a variety of ways eg of a working group within church or community, of acts of worship involving lay leadership, Demonstrate effective collaborative leadership and the ability to exercise this in a position of responsibility Knowledge of the principles of collaborative ministry and leadership within this setting. Leads in a manner that promotes collaborative working. Is able to take responsibility in a leadership position. Accounts from self, Incumbent and others of effective developmental leadership within a collaborative setting. Leadership within collaborative settings that involve the opportunity for development. Showing an integration and integrity of authority and obedience, leadership and service that empowers and enables others in their leadership and service. Understands the nature of collaborative working and empowerment of others. Understand the nature of the calling of all God’s people to discipleship and ministry. Others are empowered in leadership and service through the minister’s own leadership. Accounts from those whose leadership and service had been enabled and from Incumbent. Enables others in leadership and service, for example as leaders of house groups and nurture groups, as leaders of committees and task groups, as pastors, within the liturgy and within the community showing within themselves authority and leadership. Show an integration and integrity of authority and obedience, leadership and service that enables the exercise of collaborative leadership. Understanding of clerical authority and obedience within the C of E. Understanding of leadership and service within a collaborative setting. Leads in a manner that integrates appropriate authority and obedience, leadership and service and furthers collaborative working. Account from Incumbent, Churchwardens and others of leadership style as it encompasses authority and obedience, leadership and service. Leadership that creates and maintains collaborative working within Church (eg leadership generally within the congregations(s), of committees, teams and working groups) and community. END OF DIACONAL YEAR –