Reflections On Ordained Ministry

Sometimes thought of as the new form of traditional parish ministry, listen in as experienced chaplains reflect together on ministry in a prison, a hospital, and amongst the street life community of one UK city. Each have widely different ministries, but they all have a focus on those who lie beyond usual Sunday attendance. With Kristian Hewett, Helen Dearnley, and Petros Nyatsanza  Disclaimer: Th...

Discernment is an unusual word, we don’t use it in many non-spiritual contexts, yet it dominates our thinking about ministry and ordination. In this episode we unpack what the term means, consider why it matters, and look at aspects of the national discernment process. With Carys Walsh Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily refle...

Perhaps no other context for ministry has undergone more recent change, with pastoral re-organisation, and the need to re-think governance. Join us as we talk about the joys, and the challenges, of this unique and community centred ministry.  With Hannah Threlfall and Katherine Valentine Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily re...

An honest conversation about some of the challenges facing clergy today amidst the pressure to “grow”. The conversation questions what the priorities and concerns of ordained ministers should be, and wonders how we might remain focused on what really matters.  With Al Barrett and Angela Sheard Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessar...

In this episode, Al and Emily reflect together on their experience of ministering in urban estates on the edge of Birmingham and Ipswich respectively. In their honest conversation they share stories of how the church is at the heart of community, seeking to bring a lost confidence back to their parishes. With Al Barrett & Emily Swinerd Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podca...

With government plans to build 1 million plus new homes, and with the CofE plans to plant 10,000 new congregations, pioneering ministry and ministry on new housing estates are central. In this conversation, we hear about pioneer ministry in inner-city Doncaster, and in new housing in Red Lodge. With Diane Grano and Adam Priestly Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

Those engaged in training clergy reflect together on the foundational place of prayer and study for the life of the clergy. They talk about the role of training today, how private and public pray lies at the heart of priestly vocation, and the importance of study for wise leadership.  With Isabelle Hamley, Joshua Cockayne, and Dorothea Bertschmann Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in th...

In this episode three clergy who are GMH / UKME, and have recently been ordained in the CofE, reflect on some of their experiences. They share their stories and reflect on what they have learnt. With Angela Sheard, Sharon Byrne, and Sharon Ejinkonye Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley...

The Church is not quite sure what to call those who are ordained ministers and spend most of their time doing things not traditionally thought of a church ministry. Self-supporting Ordained Ministers; Ministers in Secular Employment; Priests in Secular Work? The unsettled language gives a clue about the nature of this relatively new form of ministry. In this conversation, three ordained ministers...