Clergy Development

Canon Paul Hooper is the Director of Clergy Development for the Diocese and is responsible for developing the training and professional development of clergy across the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds. 

He is located at the Diocesan Office

(0113) 200 0557

paul.hooper@riponleeds-diocese.org.uk


On this page, you will find general information for clergy. 

Common Tenure
Grants and Funding
NSM Expenses Policy
Counselling
Sabbaticals
Holidays

There is additional information for Curates and their Training Ministers, including links to documents from the Curate's Handbook, on the Curate Development Page.

Details of various training courses, development, consultation and other events can be found on the Clergy Events page.
 


Common Tenure
From the end of January 2011 many clergy in the Church of England will hold their ecclesiastical office under a new form of tenure, known as Common Tenure. It is part of a framework of terms of service that aims to bring security, clarity, and encouragement and support for the Clergy's ministry.

Some clergy, including assistant curates and priests-in-charge, will automatically transfer to Common Tenure.

Others, including incumbents, will have the option whether to transfer to Common Tenure, and will be contacted about this.

In the meantime, more information can be found at www.commontenure.org or you are invited to contact your Archdeacon about the implications of Common Tenure.

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Grants and Funding
There are various grants and funding options, to suit a variety of situations.

Inglefield Fund
The Inglefield Fund offers financial support to any member of the diocese, clergy or laity, interested in pursuing specific training. For more details and application forms click here.

CME Continuing Ministerial Education
Assistance with funding of continuing ministerial education may be available.  Please complete an application form and return it to Paul Hooper (details on the form).

The Women’s Continuing Ministerial Education Trust
The object of the Women’s Continuing Ministerial Education Trust WCMET is to further the continuing ministerial education of women in the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church by means of grants to assist their work and professional ministry.
Download:  Guidance Notes; Notes for Applicants; and Application Form.

Grant Awarding Bodies
There are a number of organisations able to offer funding for a variety of purposes.  There are two documents here containing brief details and suggestions of organisations to contact.  
Grant awarding bodies 1
Grant awarding bodies 2 

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NSM Expenses Policy
Arrangements to cover the travelling expenses for non-stipendiary ministers is outlined in the NSM expenses policy document.

Counselling for clergy and spouses
Ministry brings its own stresses and strains and the diocese offers a counselling service for clergy and spouses and diocesan staff. Full details on a PDF leaflet.

For access to the service please contact Sue Clements-Jewry, the Bishop’s Adviser, telephone (01484) 318 132 

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Sabbaticals
Clergy are encouraged to consider the possibility of periodically taking a time of sabbatical/study leave. In the first instance, you should ensure your proposal complies with the Diocesan policy.  The proposed timing, length and programme of a sabbatical can be discussed with the Director of Clergy Development. You should then formalise your application by completing and returning an application form.

Holidays

The Mothers’ Union have a three bedroomed caravan at Primrose Valley, Filey which sleeps up to six people. The caravan is available 31March - 3 November 2012 and is intended to be used by families who are very much in need of a holiday together, who may have experienced some form of stress or difficulties recently. The fees are £20.00 deposit to secure the holiday booking, and a final fee of £65.00.  The holiday home is also offered to Clergy families at a cost of £100.  If you know a family who would benefit from a holiday, or indeed you wish to apply for a holiday yourself, please contact Lesley Bennett on 07906 844131 or e-mail afia@muriponleeds.org.

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