Ministry training

On this page, you will find the provisional schedule of Continuing Ministerial Development and other ministry events planned for 2026. Events marked “save the date” are not yet open for booking, so please check back later to reserve your place.

If you have any questions or need more information about the events listed below, please get in contact with the Mission and Ministry Development Team Administrator, Philippa Linton.

April 

Undefended Leadership and the Use of Power

Wednesday 22nd April 
10.00 to 17.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to all

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May

Working with Conflict:
A two-day training programme

Tuesdays 5 May & 2 June 
10:00 to 16.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to all

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Preaching on Romans

 

Tuesday 12th May 
10.00 to 17.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to all

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It's Your Calling

 

Saturday 16 May 
9.30 to 15.30 hours
at Christ Church, Orpington
 

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Prayer Festival

Saturday 30 May 
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to all

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June

Inhabiting a Mixed Ecology in the Parish

Thursday 9 June
10:00 to 15.30 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to parish clergy, LLMs, and other lay roles

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Theological Reflection Day for Treasurers
 

Saturday 13 June
at Diocesan Office
 

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Shared Wisdom

 

Wednesday 17 June
at St Benedict’s Centre
 

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Children and Young People’s Spirituality

Saturday 20 June
at St Barnabas, St Paul’s Cray

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The Missional Opportunities of School Governance

Tuesday 23 June
at St Benedict’s Centre

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Sharing Experience for Growing Discipleship

Tuesday 30 June
at St Benedict’s Centre

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July

Marriage Law

Monday 6 July 
10.00 to 13.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to Clergy and to Parish Administrators / Church Wardens involved in wedding administration

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Care for Creation

Thursday 9 July 
Venue TBC



 

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September

Encouraging Your Church in Evangelism and Developing an Evangelism Strategy

Wednesday 16 September
at St Benedict’s Centre

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Godly Play in Ministry

 

Saturday 26 September
Venue TBC

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October

Preaching on Mark’s Gospel

Thursday 8 October
10:00 to 13.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to all

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Mission and Spirituality
 

Tuesday 20 October
at St Benedict’s Centre, West Malling
 

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November

Ministry of Deliverance

Thursday 5 November
10:00 to 13.00 hours
at St Benedict’s Centre
Open to Clergy only

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