Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry

	welcome to the newcastle school of theology for ministry The Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry was established in 2006. Since then over 200 participants have graduated from our programmes, and we currently have over 120 participants training with us. Most participants are studying on a part-time basis in the Bishop's Certificate and Diploma in Theology for Ministry programmes, designed to provide strong leadership foundations for all lay leaders in the Diocese. Some participants are engaged in a specialised short course of ministry skills training in one of a number of available streams. Other participants are in formation for ordination, or continuing ministerial education after ordination. We welcome you as you explore this website. You will find information about all of our programmes and how you can be involved.
	applicants for 2010 The next group of participants in the Bishop's Certificate in Theology for Ministry will commence their studies on the last weekend in February 2010. We want you to join us - but to do so you will need to act now! The programme prospectus, further information and application form are available in the 'join us in 2010' section. If your questions are not answered through this information, then please do not hesitate to contact us. The next group of participants in the Ministry Skills Streams will commence their programme on Saturday 24th April 2010. Information is available here. Please download the 2010 pew sheet advert or powerpoint slide and use it to advertise the programme in your Parish. The next group of participants in the Bishop's Diploma in Theology for Ministry will commence their studies at the end of January 2011. For further information about our programmes you can explore the relevant sections of the website.
	current participants Certificate participants are currently completing courses CM103-4. Diploma participants are currently completing courses DM203-4. A copy of the letter from the Director to participants about the submission of learning journals for these courses is available here. The pass list for journals submitted for courses CM101-2 and DM201-2 was approved by the NSTM Board at its meeting on 17th December. The pass list is available here - congratulations to all participants for your great results! The next Learning Weekend will be held at Point Wolstoncroft from 26th - 28th February 2010. Information will be available here soon. The latest list of participants in local groups is available here. The latest list of participants in Ministry Skills Streams is available here.
	schedule changes for current participants in 2010 Following a three-year review of the operation of the School we have made some significant changes to the schedule for future groups of participants. This also means that there are some changes to previously advertised dates for current Diploma participants. There are no date changes for current Certificate participants. The date for the Award Ceremony for Diploma participants in 2010 has been changed, and the August 2010 Learning Day for Diploma participants has been cancelled. The School's schedule for 2010-2012 has now been published and is available here.
	olm continuing formation programme On 30th November 2009 15 transitional deacons were ordained to the priesthood in Christ Church Cathedral, including 12 priests who have been trained and formed in the School. The Bishop has announced that he intends to ordain candidates to the diaconate on 24th February 2010. These ordinations will include participants in the programmes of the School. The next OLM Continuing Formation Weekend will be held at Point Wolstoncroft from 26th - 28th February 2010. Information will be available here soon. Ministry portfolios for 2010 are available here, and will be mailed to all participants by the Director. For further information about ordained local ministry in the Diocese of Newcastle you can explore the pages in the 'olm formation' section of the website.
	wisdom for the journey - lent 2010 The Newcastle School of Theology for Ministry is providing the Diocesan Lent study for 2010. The six sessions focus on the six foundational themes of the Bishop's Certificate programme. The study pack is available for free download here, along with an order form for obtaining printed copies, and further information. To view other resources explore the pages in the 'resources' section of the website.
	becoming ministering communities in mission The vision of Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission is central to the strategic plan of the Diocese of Newcastle, approved by the Synod of the Diocese in October 2009. In the simplest terms, the vision affirms that the ministries of the Diocese will be shaped by an intentional commitment to local mission, and a framework of working collaboratively in teams at diocesan, deanery and parish level. For further information about Becoming Ministering Communities in Mission you can explore the pages in the 'min communities' section of the website.
	listen again to resourcing sessions Most resourcing sessions at learning weekends and days are recorded for participants who wish to refer back to them at a later time. These recordings are stored on our podcast site. You can listen to sessions online, download them to your computer, or subscribe so that new sessions are automatically downloaded to your mp3 player or ipod in the future. All of these options are free. If you are visiting us and want to know more about our programmes, why not listen to one of the resourcing sessions from a learning weekend or learning day? To access the recordings click here.