Ministry Wellbeing and Development
Professional Development
Professional Development
All clergy are expected to engage in a least 30 hours of professional supervision in each three-year cycle. 12 of these hours are mandated; the other 18 are elective.
The Diocese funds the cost of the mandatory components; parishes may wish to make a financial contribution towards the cost of the elective hours of Professional Development.
Professional Development Events
Clergy PD - Fostering
This session explores how the church can respond with compassion to vulnerable children and strangers, while navigating partnerships with government and community to ensure safety and care.
Clergy PD - Weddings
This session provides clergy and celebrants with a practical guide to navigating recent changes in marriage registration laws and using the Marriage Celebrants Portal for legal documentation.
Clergy PD - Establishing Personal Presence Online: A Ministry of Visibility
This optional Professional Development workshop explores how clergy and church leaders can build an authentic, professional online presence that reflects their ministry and maintains healthy boundaries.
