“My teaching is not my own, it comes from the one who sent me.” John 7:16
All Readers commit to life-long learning and regular reflection in ministry from Admission and first licensing.
Specific training events for Readers are organised as part of the Readers' CMD programme. These are planned by a team made up of Readers and the Lay Ministry Formation. There are usually three training days in this programme each year: a Saturday in May, a training day in early September for Readers wishing to train for Funeral Ministry, and a Saturday in the Autumn. In addition to these days, Readers are invited to attend the Bishop's Study Mornings.
Grants are available from both the Birmingham Readers’ Association (BRA) and Central Readers Council to support Readers wishing to pursue further study and training to develop their ministry. Contact the Warden of Readers for more information.