Curates
The first three years after ordination are a critical formative phase for future ministry. This stage is now known as IME (Initial Ministerial Education) 4-7, to emphasise that initial training does not end at ordination but at the completion of the first training post.
A process of intentional continuing learning is therefore integral to a curate’s work. IME 4-7 aims to build on your previous experiences and learning – both recognised and implicit - to help you develop.
Guidelines for new curates and training incumbents
The guidelines can be downloaded here.
- Part 1: Framework and general guidelines
- Part 2: The IME 4-7 programme
You can also download as separate documents the following (from Part 2)
- Training programme dates IME 4-7
The work-training agreement (Word file for you to complete)
Training Events
Details of all training events for ministers can be also found here.
