Foundations for Ministry is again open to anyone who would like to explore what their ministry might be.
Director of Ministry, the Revd Simon Chesters, says the course is a good basis for lots of different people and prior academic knowledge is not necessary.
The course is for those who are looking to further their knowledge and understanding in support of a calling outside of the Church as well as individuals considering an ordained or licensed ministry in the Church.
Simon says: "It forms the first year of training for Reader ministry and Pastoral Worker ministry, and quite a lot of people who are now ordained ministers in this and other dioceses have done Foundations for Ministry, but more people actually go on to a much wider range of different types of ministry and that might well be in the Church but also it's about equipping people for their calling in daily life."
The course begins in September.
Email ministry@chester.anglican.org for more information.
What have others said about Foundations for Ministry?
Still undecided about whether Foundation for Ministry is right for you? Here are the views from those who completed the course last year and who are best placed to comment.
"It made me think about my own faith on a deeper level and it was good to share ideas from other members of the group."
"It's been a wonderful, worthwhile learning experience for me."
"It was great to learn alongside others who had a calling on their lives."
"I was able to recognise my strengths and how those strengths can be used in the church. It also showed me what others in my church see as my strengths and that they are valued."
"I learned loads and enjoyed it. It was fun and informative."