Ministry
Supporting and resourcing people to find and live out their calling and ministry.
Ministry News
Home Office Faith Security Training
The Home Office has announced the launch of Faith Security Training (FST) – a free security awareness scheme designed specifically for faith communities across England and Wales.
If God Can Use Me, He Can Use You
Wendy Moss is a licensed lay minister at Holy Trinity Hurdsfield and will shortly be retiring from work to take on the part-time role of Hospital Chaplain at Macclesfield Hospital.
Ministry Toolbox - new bite-sized online training for clergy
Ministry Toolbox is a new series of hour-long, bite-sized, stand-alone sessions delivered for clergy via Zoom on weekday lunchtimes.
Ministry Events
14 April 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Preaching out of season
Bishop Mark will share on how to keep preaching fresh amid the demands of life and ministry
20 April 2026
Welcome to Church House
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)
30 April 2026
Is it You? - Reader Ministry training
A half hour online event for anyone wanting to find out about training for Reader ministry
14 May 2026
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.
8 June 2026
Called to Serve - Online evening
Join us on Zoom to explore different opportunities for serving God
9 June 2026
Ministry Toolbox: Marriage & the Law
Lisa Moncur and Jo Williams on the legal aspects of arranging and conducting weddings in churches
24 June 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.
21 September 2026
Welcome to Church House Sep26
A welcome to Church House for anyone new to the Diocese (or who feels new!)
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