Ministry
Information, vocational resources and pastoral support for all lay and ordained ministers.
Ministry News
Licensing of Lay Ministers
Bishop Mark licensed 6 new Readers, 4 new Pastoral Workers and one new Licensed Lay Worker, as well as giving new licences to 4 Readers transferring to new parishes at a service at Chester Cathedral on 12 October 2024.
Women Clergy Day Report
Five Female Clergy Network groups are launching across the diocese on a trial basis to provide an additional place of support to our existing structures of Chapter and Deanery.
Ministry Events
17 May 2025
Called to Serve
Called to Serve is a chance to explore and find out more about the opportunities for different types of ministry and service
6 June 2025
Financial Planning During your Ministry and Beyond
Helping clergy to demystify financial matters and to think about planning for their financial future no matter how far from retirement.
17 June 2025
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) Course
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised Occasional Worship Leader.
24 September 2025
Occasional Worship Leaders
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised Occasional Worship Leader.
27 September 2025
Called to Serve
Called to Serve is a chance to explore and find out more about the opportunities for different types of ministry and service.
Ministry Information
The Ministry Team
For all enquiries, please email ministry@chester.anglican.org
Jenny Bridgman
Deputy Director of Ministry, Bishop's Adviser for Curate Development and Clergy Transitions and Interim Executive Officer
01928 643431
07546 304644