FIT
FOR POST
Equipping you for Mission and Ministry
This diocese has a special programme for those new in post or to the diocese.
Those in the final phase of their curacy, those taking up a first post of
responsibility beyond a curacy and for those new to the diocese are
automatically added to the list and circulated with information for the
two-year rolling programme which participants can join at any point. Other
clergy are also welcome to book in for any or all of the sessions through
Cathy, the Training Administrator, at the Diocesan Office. This course is
delivered through two 24 hour residentials each year.
The remaining residential this year is as follows:
Monday 14th – Tuesday 15th October 2019(lunch until
lunch inclusive)
Monday 1.45pm to 5.15pm
PARISH FINANCE
Finance: “….an instrument for Mission?” This session will equip you to
recognise and deal with some of the financial challenges that will come your
way – fees, budgeting, VAT, employment, cash handling, statutory obligations,
giving, gift aid, legacies etc. Come with your questions!
Led by Kathryn Rose, Diocese Finance Manager and a member of the
Generous Giving Team.
Monday 7.15pm – 9.30pm
DEVELOPING MINISTRY IN SCHOOLS
Schools are facing constant and quite rapid change. This session explores a
variety of ways and ideas of how clergy can support schools, how church and
school can work together to engage children and gives an opportunity to network
and discuss issues/concerns relating to working in schools. Also find out about
Prayer Spaces in Schools, the ‘Open the Book’ project and other current
initiatives.
Led by Olivia Seymour, Diocesan Education Adviser.
Tuesday 9.30am – 11am, 11.30am – 12.45pm
ASSERTIVENESS IN MINISTRY
This session will look at what assertiveness is and is not, examine it in relation
to Biblical teaching and Christian Theology, make some links with psychology,
learn practical techniques to deal with criticism, be heard and avoid being
pushed around, and examine a problem-solving approach that attends to your own
and the other’s preferences, thoughts and emotions. Andrew De Smet is the York
Diocesan Coordinator and Adviser in Pastoral Care, a
counsellor/psychotherapist, mediator and spiritual director with experience in
training.