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Learning and Training.
Learning and Training is very important to us in the Diocese of Wakefield. We believe that all Christians are on a journey. On that journey God equips us to be disciples. Energy for the journey is vital. Without resources travellers become discouraged and tired. All our provision for learning and training is offered through our Pathways programme.
Access for all
Pathways is working towards providing something for everyone and caters for a range of interests and experiences. If you are just interested, qualified in some way or have no formal qualifications there will be a path for you on which to learn more about faith, discipleship and serving God today.
Journeying with others
As Christians, much of our journeying is done in company with others. Pathways demonstrates that individual learning and learning ‘in community’ need not be incompatible. You will find events for you to attend on your own or as a group. There will also be the opportunity to request something to be provided for your church, group of churches or locality.
What is a Pathway?
A Pathway is a clearly defined route, generally travelled over a longer period of time. It is hoped that some will want to travel along a path to become more equipped at working with children and young people, sharing faith or understanding more about faith in today’s world – to name but a few topics.
In-Step
Shorter steps are also provided. These are a vital part of any journey. One-session events, day conferences or shorter courses are an integral part of the journey. They may form a longer pathway or they may be just a few steps along the way. We are committed to helping you wherever you find yourself.
What's New?
Life Calling
Starting Monday 2 June 2008 for five consecutive Mondays, 7.30 - 9.30pm at St Mary’s, Spen Lane, Gomersal BD19 4PP. A five session course on vocation. Life Calling explores the meaning of vocation for everyone. Places limited to 10. Click here for more information and how to book.
How Christian Adults Learn - a series of three
1 - The Reflective Disciple
Thursday 19 June 2008, 10.00am - 12.30pm at the Mirfield Centre with Roger Walton.
2 - Imagery and Metaphor
Thursday 26 June 2008, 2.00pm - 4.30pm at the Mirfield Centre with Margaret Cooling.
3 - Suffering and Crisis
Thursday 3 July 2008, 10.00am - 12.30pm at the Mirfield Centre with Andrew Clitherow.
Each session costs £7.00 including refreshments. Download a poster here. To book - click here or contact Rachael Salmon on 01924 481920.
Pathways brochure for 2007-8 (pdf 1.3mb)
School of Ministry
Training for God's people: authorised ministries and ongoing discipleship.
School of Ministry - explanatory leaflet - March 2008
School of Ministry - an outline - Powerpoint Presentation from the April 2008 taster evening.
More detailed information about diocesan training and learning can be found on the right hand side bar of this page and by clicking on the following links:
Bishop’s Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
Continuing Education for Clergy and Readers
Partnership
Working together regionally and nationally is very important to us. Some courses are offered in this way:
CLAY - Christians Learning across Yorkshire.
Click here (pdf 696kb) for their latest brochure of events.
The Mirfield Centre offers a number of courses and one off events for clergy and laity. Click here for their latest brochure (pdf 252kb).
For more information about Training and Learning contact:
Director of Training
Canon John Lawson
Telephone: 01924 380182
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