![](https://birmingham.learn.anglican.org/pluginfile.php/6608/course/overviewfiles/Readers.png)
Readers learn in small supportive formation
groups from tutors, teachers and each other. This is an intensive 11-month
initial programme which includes confidence building as a preacher and teacher,
leader of worship and encourager of mission. It features a four-week placement
in another parish, assessed work (written and spoken) and incredible growth and
friendships.
![](https://birmingham.learn.anglican.org/pluginfile.php/3158/course/overviewfiles/Readers.png)
Readers learn in small supportive formation
groups from tutors, teachers and each other. This is an intensive 11-month
initial programme which includes confidence building as a preacher and teacher,
leader of worship and encourager of mission. It features a four-week placement
in another parish, assessed work (written and spoken) and incredible growth and
friendships.