WHERE DOES READER TRAINING BEGIN? Not at the moment of selection for training! Anybody selected will already be on a journey of faith: studying the Bible, learning to pray, exploring issues of faith and thinking about God for a considerable time. Further training builds on that experience. The normal foundation for specific training for this ministry of "preaching and teaching within a pastoral context" is the diocesan Course in Christian Studies (CCS). This two-year course is open to all and covers topics including the Bible, church history, creeds, sacraments, spirituality, discipleship and ethics. Potential candidates who have already undertaken some theological education (for example, a diploma or degree) may be exempt from the Course in Christian Studies. Read more about reader training in these pages... > How does selection happen? > What are the criteria for selection? > What goes into reader training? > Who supports readers in training? > When do you become a reader? For further information, contact us here... > Contact details     Copyright © 2007 North Thames Ministerial Training Course Registered Charity No. 1094157