What is the role of an Focal Minister?
Focal Ministers are called to offer spiritual leadership to a particular local church or benefice. Some will be existing licesned lay or ardained ministers, but others may not have any existing authroisation of training in ministry. The key characteristics of Focal Ministers are:
- Rooted - in God and their local church and community
- Visible - enable the church to connect with its parish
- Fruitful - encourage others to grow in faith
How are Focal Ministers authorised?
Focal Ministers are discerned by their local church and nominated by the PCC in collaboration with the designated incumbent and Minister Community Oversight Minister. They will need to provide references, a DBS check and some safeguarding training. Focal Ministers are authorised for 3 years at a service in their local parish.
How are Focal Ministers trained?
There is no specific training required before authorisation but they can access any of the relevant training modules for Associate Ministers, have access to specific on-line training and this learning is supported in local reflective practice groups.
What happens after authorisation?
Ministry involves life-long learning and this is supported through:
- an annual ministry review
- continuing ministerial learning programme
- pastoral reflection groups
For more information please read our Focal Ministry Policy and FAQs or email: Liz.Rawlings@LeicesterCofE.org
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Raising Awareness of Focal Ministry
We want to identify and encourage those who might feel called to Focal Ministry.
Please consider distributing these resources among your congregation:
Contact Liz.Rawlings@LeicesterCofE.org if you require printed copies of the leaflet or poster.
You might also consider using the video below in a weekly email or church service:
For further information about Focal Ministry, contact Liz Rawlings, Discipleship and Vocations Enabler: Liz.Rawlings@LeicesterCofE.org
