A new clergy post
Events and resources to help you thrive in the new role God has called you to
what next? If following Jesus is a journey, the times when we change jobs are major junctions in the road. CPAS has for many years sought to support leaders as they navigate times of change and there is now more help available than ever.
As those who are taught to pray ‘your will be done, your kingdom come’, defining the next stage in our life and calling has the potential to be both exciting and stimulating, but many leaders find these transitions stressful, uncertain and often quite lonely. Leaving a familiar context of ministry, moving ourselves and maybe our family is a complex adventure which can be hard to navigate. We believe that when men and women step out in faith and face a new challenge in response to the call of God, it is a precious time for both them and the new parish. Let us walk with you on the uncertain journey of change. The following events are part of the offering that our team provide. If this resonates with your current journey, give us a call, or write us an email. We’d love to travel with you.
For all clergy moving to a new incumbency or area of ministry
new chapters conference New for 2016!
Are you moving to a new post soon? Or have you recently moved? New Chapters is a new conference specifically for clergy who are moving to a new incumbency or area of ministry. This practical and spiritual retreat will help you fire up the new phase of ministry God has called you to. We will cover areas such as letting go of the past and grabbing the potential of a new beginning, making the early days count, discerning fresh vision and establishing new patterns. New Chapters is suitable for anyone who is already appointed to a post but hasn’t yet moved, and anyone within the first nine months of a new appointment.
The first New Chapters event will run lunchtime to lunchtime from 11-14 April 2016 at Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire. This is a pilot event and as such is being heavily subsidised by the CPAS trustees, and costs just £199. To book online, please visit www.cpas.org.uk/newchapters. Future dates will also appear on this page when details are confirmed.
Moving on days Our regular Moving On days are forum-style events offering insight into the tricky subject of moving jobs. As well as giving godly space to think about this important subject, the days provide a biblical framework to the discernment process and help participants consider how to make good choices. Moving On days also cover the practicalities of completing good applications and handling interviews well. Visit www.cpas.org.uk/movingroles to see details of upcoming Moving On events.
For first-time incumbents and those moving from assistant to senior minister
the buck stops here conference We have helped hundreds of leaders step up to a first post of overall responsibility with confidence at CPAS The Buck Stops Here conferences. These residential conferences are a unique opportunity for ordained people who are drawing near to or have recently taken up their first incumbency. There is input and discussion on a variety of themes, including expectations of leadership, changing roles, managing a PCC, selforganisation, managing change, strategic planning and leading in different contexts (e.g. multi-parish benefices). There is advice from experienced ministers, Bible teaching, discussion, prayer, worship, space for reflection and also an opportunity to raise your own concerns. The Buck Stops Here conferences run lunchtime to lunchtime over 48 hours and cost £310 per person to attend.
‘It focused on the things particularly distinct and apt for starting out as an incumbent.’ ‘Fantastic course – a great foundation for starting well in our new parishes! Thank you so much!’
‘Great honesty and openness from speakers, good input on selfmanagement.’
Dates in 2016 23-25 February Elim Conference Centre, Malvern 4-6 October Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield
Book online at www.cpas.org.uk/thebuckstopshere or call 0300 123 0780 (option 3)
useful resources Grove books
The Quantum Leap – From Assistant to Senior Minister by Adrian Beavis is packed with wisdom won the hard way on how to ease the transition, with advice on handling the loneliness of leadership, avoiding comparisons with your predecessor and looking after not only the building but, most importantly, yourself. Leaving Well by Andy Piggott is for those leaving to take up a new post, or moving from one area of ministry to another. This helpful study explores leaving as a theme in scripture, from Abraham’s calling to Paul’s missionary journeys. Reinforced by theological principles, it explores a series of practical ways in which ministers can leave well. There are 21 books in the Grove Leadership Series so far covering key leadership topics. These are available for £3.95 each from www.cpas.org.uk/grove.
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Growing Through a Vacancy
If you are soon to leave a position of overall leadership, Growing Through a Vacancy is a great resource for your assistant leaders, churchwardens and PCCs. It is suitable for use either before or during a period of vacancy. Visit www.cpas.org.uk/vacancy to find out more.
Free downloads
We also offer free downloadable articles from those in the know. Visit www.cpas.org.uk/movingroles to download information and advice about applying for a clergy post, moving to a new role, succession planning and vacancies.
Free Lead On email
Whether you are moving to your first post or your tenth, our monthly Lead On email is sure to be both encouraging and inspiring, with leadership views, articles and resource recommendations direct to your inbox. Sign up at www.cpas.org.uk/leadon.
We also offer a wide range of events and resources for leaders and churches covering everything from mentoring, to discerning vision, vocations, leading a PCC well, growing new leaders and more. Visit www.cpas.org.uk to see what’s on offer.
about us CPAS is an Anglican evangelical mission agency which enables churches in the UK and Republic of Ireland to help every person hear and discover the good news of Jesus Christ. CPAS is a registered charity, dependent upon the generous gifts of churches and individuals. To find out more please visit www.cpas.org.uk.
LOOKING FOR A MOVE? We advertise vacancies at our patronage churches and other churches and organisations connected to CPAS at www.cpas.org.uk/ clergyjobs.
Got questions? If you’d like to talk about your new role, or want to find out more about any of our events and resources, please contact CPAS director of ministry Graham Archer on 0300 123 0780 (ext 4377) or garcher@cpas.org.uk.
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