Ministries & roles in the church

Information for those with key roles such as Parish Safeguarding Officers, Treasurers, Legacy Officers, Sports Ministers and more.

In this section:

Anna Chaplaincy

Anna Chaplaincy is a ministry which offers spiritual care in later life.

Authorised Pastoral Assistant (APA)

APAs are trained and authorised to engage in pastoral ministry on behalf of the local church, working as part of a team of clergy and laity.

Authorised Worship Assistants

An Authorised Worship Assistant (AWA) is, within his or her own benefice, able to assist the incumbent with the Ministry of the Word and in conducting worship.

Churchwardens

Selection and appointment, duties, handbook and more.

Clergy

Information for clergy including training, finance, grants, counselling, sabbaticals and more. Includes information for clergy spouses.

Curates & Ordinands

Information about ordinations; documents and downloads for curates; and title post listings.

Licensed Lay Ministers

A Licensed Lay Minister (or Reader) is a voluntary minister authorised by the bishop to teach and preach, conduct worship and assist with the pastoral ministry of a church.

Self-Supporting Ministers

We celebrate our Self-Supporting Ministers (SSMs) in all their many and varied roles and callings: they are a rich part of the diverse ways this diocese serves our people.

Legacy Officers

Providing a friendly, supportive and confidential ear to church members and others regarding will writing and leaving a gift in their will.

Parish Safeguarding Officers

Each PCC must appoint a Parish Safeguarding Officer (previously called the 'Named Person') who takes responsibility for implementing Safeguarding policy, practice and guidance.

Our sports ministry across the Focus Areas is called 'The Sports Factory'. We are running holiday clubs, community events, sports coaching sessions, mobile football cages and more to bridge the church and community through sport.

Treasurers

The role of a PCC Treasurer or Benefice Treasurer is a highly trusted and respected one; download the Handbook which provides general guidelines and contacts.

Supporting churches