The application closing date for Lay Ministry Courses is Friday 27^th March 2026.

Lay Ministry Courses (formerly the General Lay Pathway) are part of our vision to see all lay people empowered, enabled and equipped for discipleship and in their roles in their churches.

Our lay ministry courses are open to anyone wanting to develop their calling and gifting to Christian ministry and service. These courses are also an essential and rich element of our Authorised Lay Ministry Course, and part of the preparation for those looking to train on the Licensed Reader Pathway.

What does the training involve?

All courses are around 12 sessions long and run from April to July each year. Delivery is a mixture of online and in-person teaching at a variety of venues around the diocese.

There are currently nine courses available:

• ​​​​Ecology and Creation
• Mission and Evangelism
• Parish Administration
• Prayer and Spirituality
• Worship and Liturgy
• Leading Small Groups

As part of our Growing Younger Stream

• Ministry with Early Years
• Children and Families
• Youth Work

How do I apply?

Applications are now open for our 2026 courses. The application closing date for Lay Ministry Courses is Friday 27^th March 2026.

To apply, download an application form and submit it to:

Beverley Angier
Lay Ministry Officer
St John’s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0NE

Email: Beverleyangier@manchester.anglican.org
Mobile: 07423 711298

Where can I get more information?

Learn more about Lay Ministry Training and the courses available in the prospectus below.

For more details on our lay training courses, please contact Beverley Angier, Local Ministry Officer.