Is God calling me to self-supporting (part time) ministry
Is God calling me to Self supporting, (part time) clergy ministry?
What does it mean to be an ordained, self-supporting minister?Being an ordained self-supporting minister (OSSM) means that you have been called by God to ordained ministry to offer ministry alongside and under the oversight of your incumbent colleague, whilst also continuing your existing work and family commitments. What’s involved in becoming a OSSM?Who can be an OSSM?If you are someone:
National Criteria for Ordained Ministry
DiscernmentWorking out your calling is about listening attentively to God and reflecting with others. If you feel called to this ministry you will be accompanied on your discernment journey by one of the team of Assistant Diocesan Directors of Ordinands (ADDOs). With them you will explore the national criteria for ordained ministry before attending a Shared Discernment Panel where a decision will be made about whether your calling is realistic, informed and obedient. TrainingAssociate ordinands train through one of the Common Awards approved Regional Training Pathways, often at Sarum College. The part time training takes place over two or three years depending on prior learning and experience, perceived need, personal circumstances and National Funding guidelines. This is followed by a three and a half year curacy, usually in a new context. Matches will be overseen and agreed through the DDO. Being an OSSM All OSSMs have a role description.
Who to contactIf you would like to find out about becoming a OASSM, please contact: Sue Rose, Vocations Team Leader Rosalind Miles, Administrator for Vocations |