We have a range of training courses available for those who feel called to lay ministry. If you sense a call to any of the lay ministries below, the first step is to talk to your incumbent who will need to commend you to the course in question. In an interregnum, please speak with whoever is providing substantial cover in your church.
If you have any questions, please contact either Pam Wilson – pamela.wilson@durham.anglican.org or Alastair Prince – alastair.prince@durham.anglican.org
LLM (Reader) training course – a ‘licensed’ ministry
Would you like to preach and teach the faith?
Applications for this ministry are accepted throughout the year; applications are to be received by the end of June in order for training to begin in September. Download the information flyer to find out more.
Applications are to be supported by references and the Vocations Team at Cuthbert House will administer this aspect. PCC Support is also required. An initial two years of training delivered by Lindisfarne College of Theology before initial licensing takes place; after that, a further two years of training takes place and on successful completion, a full Licence is granted. LLMs in training train alongside Authorised Lay Ministers of the Word.
Authorised Lay Minister of the Word – an ‘authorised’ ministry
Would you like to lead services of The Word?
Applications for this ministry are accepted throughout the year, but need to be received by the end of June in order for training to begin in September; training runs until the following June. Download the information flyer to find out more.
Applications are to be supported by references and the Vocations Team at Cuthbert House will administer this aspect. PCC Support is also required. There are two possible training tracks – an accredited track and a non-accredited track. ALMoWs train alongside LLMs (Readers) with training delivered jointly by the Diocese of Durham and Lindisfarne College of Theology
Lay Pastoral Ministry – an ‘authorised’ ministry
Would you like to be involved in parish visiting and offer care to those in need?
Applications for this ministry are accepted throughout the year, but need to be received by the end of June in order for training to begin in September. Download the information flyer to find out more.
Applications are to be supported by references and the Vocations Team at Cuthbert House will administer this aspect. PCC Support is also required.
Training is delivered by Lindisfarne College of Theology.
Lay Chaplaincy – an ‘authorised’ ministry
Confidence to become an outward focussed lay chaplain
Applications for this ministry are accepted throughout the year, but need to be received by the end of June in order for training to begin in September. Download the information flyer to find out more.
Applications are to be supported by references and the Vocations Team at Cuthbert House will administer this aspect. PCC Support is also required.
Training is delivered by Lindisfarne College of Theology.
Children’s Leader Course – an ‘authorised’ ministry
Do you want to serve the church in children’s ministry?
Applications for this ministry are accepted throughout the year, but need to be received by the end of November in order for training to begin in January; training runs until June of the same year. Download the information flyer to find out more.
Applications are to be supported by references and the Vocations Team at Cuthbert House will administer this aspect. PCC Support is also required.