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The Interim Co-ordinator of Curate Training is the Revd David Heywood
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We have a very strong group of curates in the Diocese of Gloucester and with over 50 curates and over 40 training parishes, we are constantly looking at ways of developing our Curate Training Programme, (officially titled Initial Ministerial Development).
Most of the training takes place in the parish and is supervised by the training incumbent. There are also training events (IMD) which bring curates together for mutual support and learning. The aim is to develop curates competence in the tasks they have to perform, but even more important to develop their formation as ministers of God. To access the relevant IMD year programme please click here
The Curate Handbooks, one for each of the first three years of the curacy, set out the principles and overall pattern for the training programme, and should be read by all curates and training incumbents. Hard copies are available from Julie Mansfield.
There is also an extensive range of resources from setting up the curacy through to moving on which may be helpful when the time is right. The Interim Co-ordinator of Curate Training is the Revd David Heywood.
Developing your ministry
See also: Ministry team
Setting up a curacy
Can I have a curate
Training Incumbent Registration of Interest
Parish Profile proforma
Setting up a curacy in the Diocese of Gloucester
Discussion starters for potential training incumbents and ordinands
Church of England formation qualities
Working Agreement Outline
Parish Welcoming and Support
Mainly for curates
Creating your Portfolio
SSM – Parish to home boundary travel expenses form (Word)
Sermon feedback form
Worship feedback form
Key Resources for Rural Ministry (from the Arthur Rank Centre)
Training in the First Three Years Checklist – practical list for ministerial tasks expected as part of a curacy
The role of the interim supervisor
What to do when the Incumbent leaves
Mainly for Training Incumbents
Leading Worship – giving a curate confidence and competence
How to Give Good Supervision
Learning Styles and Ministry
Leadership Styles and Temperament
Curacy Review
Learning Plan
Learning Plan for the new formation qualities
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See also:
Grove Booklet P173 (2011) ‘Supervising a Curate’ by Rick Simpson available at no cost for Gloucester training incumbents and curates. For a copy contact Julie.
