The Diocese of Hereford supports clergy at every stage of ministry through training, development, pastoral care, and specialist support. From curacy to retirement, resources are available for ongoing learning, self-supporting ministry, ministerial reviews, and more. Dedicated officers and programmes ensure clergy are equipped, encouraged, and cared for in their calling.
Further information on clergy wellbeing, support for spouses and advice for retired clergy can be found in the wellbeing hub.
The Church of England has also compiled a single page on all the available resources for running your church, most of them available for free you can also access useful information about running your parish in the parish support hub.
Continuing Ministerial Development
The Diocese of Hereford supports lifelong learning for clergy and lay ministers through events, training, grants, and courses as part…
Curacy
Curacy is the initial 3–4 year training period after ordination in which new clergy gain practical experience under supervision, supported…
Deliverance Ministry
Our Deliverance Ministry offers pastoral support through a trained team to help individuals experiencing fear or oppression, working within Church…
Ministerial Development Review
Ministerial Development Review The Ministerial Review process involves about half of our clergy undertaking a 360-degree review in each calendar…
Retired Clergy
National Church Retired Clergy Association of the Church of England Hereford Diocese Permission to Officiate Application forms and information about…
Self-Supporting Ministry
Self-Supporting Ministry (SSM) is a ministry the Diocese wants to encourage and support in every way possible. Around our Diocese,…
Support and Wellbeing
Clergy share responsibility with the Bishop for ministry and mission in the diocese. Looking after wellbeing in ministryYou can find…