Locally authorised ministry for leading worship or preaching on an occasional basis is part of a collaborative model of ministry and as such a call to it arises from a community discernment as well as an individual sense of calling.

If you have not yet spoken with your Incumbent, or someone in the Ministry Team, but think that this might be for you, then do get in touch with them and arrange to explore what God might be saying to you.


Growing Gifts: Main Programme

A formation and training programme for those who are called within a local church to lead worship or preach on an occasional basis, locally authorised.

  • For those who will be locally authorised to lead worship or preach on an occasional basis
  • Participants from a number of churches
  • Led by GG Facilitators, who are Readers
  • 10 sessions over 5 months
  • In person

Young Worship Leaders & Preachers

A version of the Main Programme for use with young people in a local church or Oversight Area

  • For a group of young people
  • Led by the Vicar and/or youth minister
  • 6 sessions
  • Material downloaded by leader
  • In person

Stepping Stones

A first step for use within a local church or Oversight Area with a focus on either leading intercessions or reading scripture.

  • For a group in a local church or Oversight Area
  • Led by the Vicar or Reader
  • 3 sessions
  • All material downloaded by the group leader
  • In person

Growing as a Team

For use with newly emerging teams which include those who are leading worship or preaching on an occasional basis.

  • For a new team in a local church
  • Led by the Vicar
  • 3 sessions
  • All material downloaded by the group leader
  • In person

The Growing Gifts programme is a new programme of training and formation for leading worship or preaching on an occasional basis.

To enrol on the programme participants need the support of their Incumbent and PCC. Details about taking part can be found here.

For more information please contact catherine.grylls@cofebirmingham.com in the first instance.