There are many organisations running training and events, although these may involve a fee. Clergy and Readers can apply for a training grant towards the cost of external training. You can read our Training Grant Policy here and apply for a Training Grant here.

Forthcoming events that may be of interest:

Equipped for Ministry: Science and the Life of the Church
Online, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mondays from September 2026
Examine regular activities of the Church, asking: What wisdom can we draw from science to help us in this area of church life? How can these key aspects of Christian life feed into science?

Remaking After Trauma: The Role of the Church
Online/Cambridge, 9.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 7 November 2026
How can the church support people who have experienced trauma in a biblically and theologically informed way? What does post-traumatic growth look like? Join us to explore this vital area of the Church’s work.

3D Coaching

All Nations Christian College – intercultural mission and ministry engagement

Arthur Rank Centre – rural ministry and mission

Bridge Builders – resilient Christian leadership

Church of England Digital Labs – using digital communications for evangelism and discipleship

College of Preachers

CPAS – equipping churches and leaders for mission and evangelism

Engage Worship – for creative worship

Faraday Institute for Science and Religion

London Institute for Contemporary Christianity – whole-life discipleship

Oak Hill College – offers short courses as well as more formal training pathways

Royal Society for Church Music (RSCM)

Sarum College – offers short courses as well as more formal training pathways

St Albans Cathedral Study Centre

St Beuno’s – training and retreats for spiritual formation (Ignatian)

The Society of Mary and Martha at Sheldon – guided and personal retreats

Transforming Worship

USPG