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Ministry

Supporting and resourcing people to find and live out their calling and ministry.

Ministry News

Lizzie’s Route to Ordination

Whether she's riding through the streets of Hoole on her scooter or stopping for a chat over a cup of tea, Rev Lizzie Guy believes ministry starts with simply being present.

Foundations for Ministry Launched with Bishop Mark

Bishop Mark met with those with a sense of calling from across the Diocese, to support them in taking their next steps in exploring and developing their vocation and discipleship.

Interim Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO)

The Revd Anna Leyden has been appointed as Interim Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) for the Diocese of Chester.

Ministry Events

14 October 2026

Parish Online Returns

Practical experience of completing the three main parish returns through the online portal.

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

1 March 2027

Ministry Toolbox: That First Year

A practical approach to a specific area of leading in ministry and mission.

8 March 2027

Welcome to Church House Mar27

A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)

13 April 2027

Ministry Toolbox: Building up Disciples

A practical approach to a specific area of leading in ministry and mission.

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

Continuing Ministerial Development

Deliverance Ministry

Foundations for Ministry

IME 2

Is God Calling You?

Licensed Lay Ministers

Occasional Worship Leaders (OWLs)

Ordained Ministry

Safety and security in church buildings

Self-Supporting Ordained Ministry

Spiritual Accompaniment / Direction

Week of Guided Prayer

Women in Ministry

The Ministry Team

For all enquiries, please email ministry@chester.anglican.org

Ian Arch

Bishop's Adviser for Ministerial Development

07933509999

Jane Gerrard

Executive Administrator, Ministry

01928 643426

Jane Hood

Executive Administrator, Ministry Team

01928 643428

Jeanette Howe

Bishop’s Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministers

7549 214 283

Jenny Bridgman

Director of Ministry, Bishop's Adviser for IME2 & Clergy Transitions

01928 643431

07546 304644

Karen MacMillan

Bishop’s Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministers

07549 214 284

Lyndon R Bannon

Bishop's Adviser for Self-Supporting Ordained Ministry

Sue Pocock

Interim Ministry Support officer

01928 761497

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