Vocations, Learning and Formation Officers Mission and Ministry Team Diocese of Derby Kat Alldread and Ellie Ballard A “ voleyfo ”?!
Wha What do we do? t do we do? Vo Voca cations tions, , Tr Training, ining, Le Learning ning , Di Discernmen cernment, t, Dis isciplesh cipleship ip • Encourage discipleship and discernment • Provide training opportunities to equip people to fulfil their calling
Th The bigger e bigger pic picture ture Target of 50% increase in ordinands by 2020 National Church Move to increase number of lay vocations Diocese of Derby Diocese of Derby Director of Vocations Director of Mission & Ministry Vocations, Learning & Formation Officers
Wh What at do does es th this is me mean? an? Voc ocati ations ons • Vocations Team/Vocations Advisers • Promote the discernment and development of gifts and ministries in all God’s people in the parishes – ‘Setting God’s People Free’ https://www.churchofengland.org/about/renewal-and-reform/more- about-renewal-reform/setting-gods-people-free • Nick Shepherd • Vocations Exploration Days • Exploring Your Calling • Young Women and Young Vocations • Chaplaincy • Focal Ministry
Dis iscernme cernment nt • 1.What do I deeply enjoy about who I am and what I do? What am I most passionate about? • 2.What talents do I have naturally? What gifts have I most developed? • 3.What does the world around me need right now? What career path have I chosen and how will that fit into the needs of the world? • 4.Which option is best for me? Which option will be best in providing service to the world? • 5.What are you doing in your church to encourage the gifts of others?
What t do does es th this s mea ean? Lea earn rning ing • Work with Deaneries and parishes to identify training needs and resources • Develop accessible and inclusive learning opportunities to meet local needs • Training Brochure • Creating New Training Resources (e.g. ‘Exploring Faith,’ leading intercessions) • Delivering Training • Certificate in Theology, Mission and Ministry • Mission and Ministry Team response to Benefice/parish need
Me Mercia cia De Dean anery ery Tr Trai aining ning – Su Summ mmer er Sy Synod nod Su Sugge ggestions stions • Dementia Friendly Churches • Inter-faith dialogue • Creative ways of using our Church spaces • More Sara Brown like Toddler Group day eg. Baptisms • First Aid for volunteers • Managing change • How to reach the recently retired • Volunteer management – safer recruitment, • Training to be a Pastoral visitor for the elderly volunteer agreements, job descriptions • How to be an inclusive church (theology • Food hygiene certification allowing) • Admin support/project • How to be a sidesperson/welcome • Using our churches to work with the • Using social media community • Navigating websites • Renewing electoral roll • Planning and publicity • General admin • More safeguarding courses
Tr Trai aini ning ng • What do we need as a Diocese? • What do you need as a Deanery? • What do you need as a parish? • Skills sharing
Ex Explorin loring g Voc ocation ations Next Vocation Exploration Day Saturday 10th November 2018 St Nicholas, Allestree 10:00 -3:00 For more information, or to reserve a place, please email PA.DDV@derby.anglican.org
VLFO Contact Details • Kat Alldread - kat.alldread@derby.anglican.org 07710 094946 • Ellie Ballard – ellie.ballard@derby.anglican.org 07841 481595 Vocations, Learning & Formation Officers Derby Diocesan Board of Finance 01332 388687 Derby Church House – the Parish Support Office for Derby Diocese Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR
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