Ordination

Within the variety of Christian callings, since early times the Church has set aside some of its members by Ordination, to be fully dedicated to ministry and to bear various responsibilities.  In the Church of England, the vast majority of those ordained are priests. More information about ordination and the national process of Selection for ordination can be found on the Church of England website.

If you, or someone you know, feels they may be called to ordained ministry, this should first always be discussed with the relevant parish priest.  The Director of Mission and Ministry and Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands, Elizabeth Wild, meets with prospective candidates and oversees the process. Candidates should be prepared for a long testing process of discernment, over at least a year, accepting that all parts of their lives are potentially relevant areas to be explored and that the outcome may not be what they hope.