Equipping God’s People

‘I need an opportunity to take time out to reflect on God’s purpose for me.’
‘I’m looking for a sound course where I can trust that I am learning the truth.’
‘I want to deepen my walk with the Lord, no matter where He is leading.’
‘I would like to help with the ministry of my local church.’
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Equipping God’s People
Equipping God’s People is a training scheme run jointly by the Bristol Diocese and the Methodist District and offers the opportunity to learn practical skills alongside more theoretical theological study. Although primarily aimed at those who would like to be Lay Ministers (Readers) or Methodist Local Preachers, it is also suitable for those who would like to explore their vocation in more depth or who want to serve their local church as Small Group Leaders, Worship Leaders, occasional preachers or in other ministries. It is also suitable as pre-theological study for those wanting to explore SSM or Stipendiary ministry. The course is best described as assisted distance learning with study done at home and with bi-weekly
tutorial groups to apply what is being learnt.

The course begins in early October and those starting in October 2008 will finish their training in December 2010. The closing date for registering for EGP this year will be August 22nd.

If you would like to know more then please be in contact.

For an informal chat you can contact either:
Derek Chedzey, Director of Lay Ministry tel. 0117 9060100
email derek.chedzey@bristoldiocese.org
or Anne Claar Thomasson-Rosingh, Director of EGP tel. 0117 9657740
email anneclaar.thomasson@bristoldiocese.org

For an information pack contact Stella O’Brien (0117 906 0100)
e-mail: stella.obrien@bristoldiocese.org