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Paul Nimmo – Preaching in the Reformed Tradition

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Good Practice Guide for Accepting Gifts

The purpose of this guide is to offer general guidance to ministers on receiving gifts, with the aim of ensuring good practice and a measure of consistency in treatment across the ministry in the Church.

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Ministers’ Handbook 2018

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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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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Scottish Trans Alliance

Offering consultations on a 1-1 or group basis to try and help you move forward and welcome those of us who are different into God’s family, and to offer support and advice at all levels within your communion and at all levels especially if you need to produce guidance booklets, run training courses or conferences.

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