Ministry
Supporting and resourcing people to find and live out their calling and ministry.
Ministry News
Bishop's Adviser for Chaplains and Sector Ministers
Gill Reeve has been appointed as new Bishop's Adviser for Chaplains and Sector Ministers
Ministry Events
3 September 2026
What makes Catholic Evangelism distinctive?
For all Chester Diocese clergy and ordinands who are in the Catholic tradition in the Church of England, or exploring it
3 September 2026
Called To Serve Bite Size - Self -Supporting Ordained Ministry
An informal online meeting over Zoom, of no longer than 45 minutes, where SSOM is unpacked.
21 September 2026
Welcome to Church House Sep26
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)
26 September 2026
Foundations for Ministry - Together in Christ
A course of learning for anyone who wants to become better equipped to serve God.
28 September 2026
Responding Well to Domestic Abuse in Parish Ministry
Recognise opportunities for hope, avoid common pastoral pitfalls, respond with confidence to difficult conversations
30 September 2026
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) course
A four session course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised OWL.
7 November 2026
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
12 November 2026
Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs) Online Course
A four session online course in Leading Public Worship as part of the process of becoming a locally authorised OWL.
12 December 2026
SSOM Quiet Day 2026
A Quiet Day, for Diocese of Chester SSOMs and those SSOMs now in receipt of PTO
8 March 2027
Welcome to Church House Mar27
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)
20 September 2027
Welcome to Church House Sep27
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)
Ministry Information
The Ministry Team
For all enquiries, please email ministry@chester.anglican.org
Jenny Bridgman
Director of Ministry, Bishop's Adviser for IME2 & Clergy Transitions
01928 643431
07546 304644