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Lay Leader of Worship Review Form

This review form is commended to Lay Leaders of Worship (LLW) and their incumbents/supervisors as an annual way of celebrating and reflecting upon the LLW’s ministry and looking ahead to their ongoing role.

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Enabler Ministry role desriptions

People are equipped in a variety of ways as they answer God’s call on their lives. This will be dependent on their gifts and skills, in consideration with the needs of the local community.

This document gives you a flavour of different tasks a person may be involved in, within the different Enabler Ministry streams:

 

  • Discipleship Enabler
  • Mission Enabler
  • Pastoral Enabler.

 

Details of the Enabler Ministry course can be found here.

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Qualities of a Priest

This document outlines the selection qualities introduced by the National Church for those exploring ordained ministry.

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Enabler Review Form

As Enablers are commissioned lay ministers, this review form is commended to Enablers and their incumbents/supervisors as an annual way of celebrating and reflecting upon the Enabler’s ministry, and looking ahead to the Enabler’s ongoing role.

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Mission Enabler Statement of Arrangements

This Statement of Arrangements is essential for Mission Enablers and their incumbents/supervisors as a way of agreeing the ways in which the Mission Enabler will take a lead and be involved in mission, pioneering and evangelism, and the regularity of this.

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Pastoral Enabler Statement of Arrangements

This Statement of Arrangements is essential for Pastoral Enablers and their incumbents/supervisors as a way of agreeing the ways in which the Pastoral Enabler will take a lead and be involved in pastoral and community care, and the regularity of this.

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Discipleship Enabler Statement of Arrangements

This Statement of Arrangements is essential for Discipleship Enablers and their incumbents/supervisors as a way of agreeing the ways in which the Discipleship Enabler will take a lead and be involved in teaching the faith, and the regularity of this.

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SiM User Booklet

Support in your Ministry (SiM) is a confidential service and this booklet outlines key information for anyone interested in using the service.

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Lay Leader of Worship Handbook

A handbook for all Lay Leaders of Worship.

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Lay Leader of Worship Statement of Arrangements

Ministry agreement template for commissioned Lay Leaders of Worship.

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All Are Called: Part 4 – Images of God

Part four of a series of short videos to help you think about a wide spectrum of vocations.
Included is a resource sheet to work through.

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All Are Called: Part 2 – Serving People

Part two of a series of short videos to help you think about a wide spectrum of vocations.
Included is a resource sheet to work through.

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All Are Called: Part 1 – Gifts and Skills

Part one of a series of short videos to help you think about a wide spectrum of vocations.

Included is a resource sheet to work through.

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Clergy Counselling Service

Find out more about the Diocese of St Albans Clergy Counselling Service – download their leaflet.

Visit the Clergy Counselling Service webpage for full information.

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Readers’ Association Book Voucher Claim Form

This form can be used by Readers in Training to claim the cost of books purchased for their training.

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Reader Ministry Key Skills

This document may be referred to as a checklist by Readers to prepare for Training Reviews.

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Flourishing in Ministry booklet

The Flourishing in Ministry booklet contains guidance and support for the wellbeing of lay and ordained ministers.

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Reader Expenses Form

This form can be used by Readers to claim their expenses from their Parish.

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Reader Statement of Arrangement template

This template can be used by Readers to record their Statement of Arrangements.

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Reader SofA notes

These notes will assist Readers complete their Statement of Arrangements.

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Vocations – a practical guide for clergy

Do you have a parishioner who wants to explore their vocation? This practical guide for clergy outlines the process and key resources.

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Vocations Consent Form

This consent form is for you to outline how you would like the Vocations Team to communicate with you.

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Vocations GDPR notice

This notice outlines how the Vocations Team uses your personal data.

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Vocations Discernment Flowchart

If you are exploring a vocation this flowchart will help you see the various stages.

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EMD Training Handbook for Readers 2025-2026

A handbook for Readers which contains key information you’ll need throughout the IME2 programme during the year 2025-2026 – BEING UPDATED.

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SiM GDPR Consent Form

Privacy and confidentiality are of great importance in SiM. Please complete this GDPR Consent Form to allow us to communicate with you.

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Enabler Handbook

God calls all his people and equips them with various gifts. This handbook is for all those training for lay ministry in an Enabler role – Pioneer and Mission Enablers, Pastoral Enablers or Discipleship Enablers.

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Commissioning Liturgy

Many parishes are increasingly celebrating and recognising the gifts and ministries of all baptised people as we seek to Live God’s Love in the church and the wider community. This liturgy has been designed for parishes or benefices which might wish to commission people for particular lay ministries.

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All Are Called: Part 3 – Changing the world

Part three of a series of short videos to help you think about a wide spectrum of vocations.
Included is a resource sheet to work through.

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SiM Assistant Booklet

This booklet provides information to anyone interested in volunteering as an Assistant to those who use the Support in your Ministry scheme.

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All Are Called: Part 5 – Is God calling you?

Part five of a series of short videos to help you think about a wide spectrum of vocations.

Included is a resource sheet to work through.

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