Resources

Ascend’s resource section contains useful information and guidance for those in the recognised ministries. Content is searchable keyword or by theme

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Ordained Local Ministry In-service Handbook

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Learn: Eldership

Great resources for developing elders in your church.

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MDC Brochure

This guide is designed for those in ministry participating in a Ministerial Development Conversation (MDC) and provides you with the information and guidance you require to enable you to have a meaningful and productive MDC.

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Children & Youth

These pages give a lot of information, resources and weblinks to aid you in your thinking and practice in relation to church engagement and ministry with children and young people.

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Ministers’ Handbook 2019

As part of the Ministries Council’s commitment to supporting all those involved in the ministries of the Church, we are pleased to provide for you the Ministers’ Handbook. You will be aware that, as ministers, you are legally considered to be ‘office holders’ rather than ‘employees’ – an important and historic distinction.

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Benevolent Fund

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How Will Our Children Have Faith?

The Learn publication ‘How will our Children have Faith?’ is a short discussion guide which explores the reasons for working with children and young people.

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Prepared for Leadership?

An exploration of Church of Scotland parish ministers’ attitudes to Leadership

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