In preparation:

You may find it helpful to think about the following:

• time and space for studying at home or elsewhere
• your other church activities
• your pattern of private prayer (you are encouraged to say the daily office)
• an informal support group in the congregation
• a spiritual director / mentor / guide

Have you:

• agreed any study exemptions with the Director of Reader Ministry?
• completed the Ministry Agreement with your chaplain (Appendix 2)?
• submitted your Ministry Agreement to the Ministry Team Administrator?

During your training

Have you completed you core modules?

Please ensure with your chaplain that you are going to gain experience in the following:

• preaching (feedback form Appendix 4 - three to be submitted)
• leading liturgy (feedback form Appendix 5- three to be submitted)
• leading intercessions
• administering the chalice / home communions
• teaching
• pastoral care