Ministries Minister of the Word Minister of the Word
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Andrew leads a large, regional congregation of all ages Sybil ministers to a cluster of rural communities Kaye is working with refugee families in revitalising a suburban church Eric resources country churches across a wide area Peter provides pastoral care as a hospital chaplain Michaela gives oversight to the work of UnitingCare Brant is planting a new congregation in a growing suburb Ministers of the Word serve the church in a wide range of ways. Many give leadership to congregations in diverse settings, rural and urban. Others serve in chaplaincy in hospitals, aged care centres, schools, the defence forces, and other settings. Ministers also provide pastoral, missional and educational leadership in church agencies. Ministers of the Word come from all walks of life. Their experience of 'call' and pathway into ministry varies. People considering ministry are asked to undertake a Period of Discernment under the supervision of the Period of Discernment Coordinator. At the conclusion of this time, they meet with the Period of Discernment Team to reflect on their call and journey. A person may seek to become a candidate for ordained ministry and participates in a Selection Process which is overseen by the College. The Presbytery has adopted a new approach to the education and training of ministers within the educational requirements expected by the Uniting Church Assembly. Candidates for the ministry of the Word or ministry of Deacon undertake an education process comprised of roughly equal parts of:
This course is two to four years in duration, depending on the candidate's relevant prior learning and capacity for ministry. Ministry Placements Candidates are in ministry placements throughout the core phase of their preparation for ministry. This placement is the primary context for their learning. This placement will be in an assigned congregation, faith community or agency appropriate to the person's call to ministry, with responsibilities appropriate to his or her current capacity for ministry and leadership. A personal Coach will be appointed for each candidate, and the candidate is assigned to an appropriate Coaching Group. Formation The candidate will meet with a Formation Panel of 5-7 experienced, effective missional leaders regularly through their core phase of training. Theological Study Candidates undertake foundational studies through the College, consisting of 36-72 units, and continue their studies in the next phase as part of their continuing education for ministry.
For more information about exploring the call to ministry, call the Annette Latham at the College on 89416 8431 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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