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Coaching

Coaching is a conversation that offers a partnership of discovery. It starts with the premise that the client is the expert in their own context.

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Counselling

We recognise the important role that timely and effective therapeutic support can provide at various times for every individual.  Ministers and their families can access different counselling and therapeutic support through our Pastoral Support team.

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Counselling (MDS)

Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to talk about anything that may be confusing, painful or uncomfortable in order to gain insight.

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FFY CMD Allowance

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First Five Years

First five years’ support is changing. We are committed to providing support and development that makes a real difference.

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Learning Communities

Learning Community is a chance to take some of your members / leadership team on a journey. Four times over a period of two years, you and up to five others from your church come together for 2 full days of teaching, reflection and planning.

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List of Funds

More information coming soon.

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MDC

MDC is a minister-led and confidential conversation that provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your role, ministry and future.

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Pastoral Supervision

A relationship characterised by trust, confidentiality and openness that offers you freedom and safety to explore issues arising in your work.

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Place for Hope – Ministers

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Place for Hope – Ministers in First Five Years

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Place for Hope – Ministries Development Staff

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Place for Hope – Ordained Local Ministers

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Place for Hope – Readers

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Postgrad Fund

The newly formed Postgraduate Fund provides monies for part-time postgraduate studies.

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Retreat

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Spiritual Accompaniment

The process of accompanying someone on a journey of a deepening relationship with God. It involves listening, praying, discerning and affirming.

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Study Leave Fund

Study Leave is to support the continuing development of ministers by allowing opportunity for a period of focused study and/or training.

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UNUM

Unum Lifeworks is a confidential assistance programme offering a toolkit of personal and professional resources that can help make life better.

Unum can be accessed via 0800 048 2702 or by clicking the below link.
User ID: ‘unum’ password: ‘lifeworks’

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Our Services

  • Coaching
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  • Counselling (MDS)
  • FFY CMD Allowance
  • First Five Years
  • Learning Communities
  • List of Funds
  • MDC
  • Pastoral Supervision
  • Place for Hope – Ministers
  • Place for Hope – Ministers in First Five Years
  • Place for Hope – Ministries Development Staff
  • Place for Hope – Ordained Local Ministers
  • Place for Hope – Readers
  • Postgrad Fund
  • Retreat
  • Spiritual Accompaniment
  • Study Leave Fund
  • UNUM

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