Ministry Group
The Ministry Group has overall responsibility for:
- Interviewing candidates for ministry, both lay and ordained
- Reviewing the development of Newly Accredited Ministers (NAM's) during their first three or four years
- The ongoing support of ministers, expressed in such ways as peer supervision, area ministers' meetings, retreats and sabbaticals
- Development of training including preaching, pastoral care and handling conflict
- A network of 7 Area Pastors who work with the Regional Minister for Ministry
- Encouraging healthy relationships in our churches
The Ministry Group reports to the YBA Executive.
It usually meets 6 times each year; the scheduled meeting dates are:
2008
17th January, 17th March, 20th May, 2nd July, 11th September, 26th November