Ordained ministry
We provide resources and support for ordained ministers at every stage of ministry.
Supporting you throughout your ministry
Welcome! In this section you will find information to support you at various stages of ministry – whether you are an ordinand training on the Local Ministry Pathway (LMP), a curate, or you are preparing for your Ministerial Development Review (MDR).
We aim to support clergy both in formation and in personal resilience through our Flourishing in Ministry resources.
Guidance for clergy on everything from wellbeing to terms of service can be found in the Clergy Handbook.
In this section, there are specific pages here for self-supporting ministers, UKME priests and deacons and women in ministry, and information regarding Continual Ministerial Development.
If you are thinking that you may be called to ordained ministry and would like further information, visit the Called to ordained ministry page.
If you can’t find what you need, do be in touch.
In this section…
Find out more about Curates and TIs
Curates in the Diocese receive formation and training during the IME part 2 period.
Find out more about Ministerial Development Review
The Ministerial Development Review helps clergy reflect on growth and ministry priorities.
Find out more about Bishop’s advisors in women’s ministry
Information about the Bishop’s Advisor for Women’s Ministry (BAWM).
Find out more about UKME Chapter
Information on the UK Minority Ethnic Chapter within the Diocese of Oxford.
Find out more about Self-supporting ministers
Information about Self-Supporting Ministry (SSM) and Non-Stipendiary Ministry (NSM).
Find out more about Diversity in ministry
Information for church leaders with dyslexia, women’s ministry, and the UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) chapter.
Find out more about Bishop’s Visitors
A Bishop’s Visitor supports clergy spouses or partners when their marriage faces difficulties.