Overview of Programme
September 2023 – July 2024 (Thursdays, one additional day in the week, and Sundays, along with other ad-hoc dates relating to retreat days and ministry events).
Thursdays (typically 9.00 – 2.30pm, inclusive of lunch) at St Marks Academy in Coventry for theological Teaching AND Spiritual formation input
CLM is delighted to have forged a partnership with St Marks Academy for the delivery of input.
St Marks Academy’s teaching is theologically robust, aligned with CLM and practically applied and aims to develop you as a missionary leader who approaches ministry both effectively and thoughtfully. You’ll grow in faith, by receiving a good biblical and theological grounding, in leadership, by developing skills for mission and ministry, and in discipleship, by exploring resources to nurture your own character and spirituality.
The dynamic teaching programme includes sessions by Dr Rachel Atkinson plus a wide faculty of network and guest speakers, including sessions from CPAS leadership experts, Gas Street Birmingham pastors, and Bishop Saju from Leicester and Coventry Dioceses.
The main session modules run throughout the year and are in three main strands, Heart (emotional, spiritual health, discipleship), Head (Bible literacy and interpretation), and Hands (leadership of self and others, missions).
St Marks Academy Formation - You will also have a weekly Formation Group led by Jonny Davies, the Academy Leader, where your own personal walk with God is strengthened and developed in community. Expect to go deep, find more freedom, and discover your identity!
Thursday Afternoons (2.30pm – 5pm) at CLM for formation sessions including reflection, study consolidation, ministry and mentoring
CLM Weekday Serving (one day a week, either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday)
Serving in one primary ministry alongside a CLM Ministry Leader
The ministries available include Kids, Youth, Students and Young Adults
This allocation would be dependent on the participants strengths and interests identified during the application process, existing needs of CLM ministries and developmental opportunities. This will provide an opportunity to sharpen skills, giftings, competency and character.
Serving weekly on evenings would be expected, especially if linked to the ministry you are assigned to.