Ministerial Development Review
On this page, we give you information about a Ministerial Development Review (MDR) which includes: An introduction to the MDR processOur Diocesan scheme for Ministerial Development Review (MDR) follows guidance from the House of Bishops and is, therefore, similar to schemes in other dioceses. MDR is an expression of the Bishop’s oversight of ministers within the Diocese; it sits within a pattern of pastoral and developmental support, which is intended to foster both the ministries of individual priests and deacons, and the pastoral and missionary calling of the whole church. It is not expected to bear the whole burden of this function alone. Purpose of the MDR schemeThe aim of the Scheme is to:
There is a particular focus on opportunities for further development and formation.
RequirementsThe requirements for MDR, which is formally part of the pattern for all clergy on Common Tenure, are set out in The Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2010 part IV. This and the accompanying papers (listed below) describe the MDR scheme for our Diocese. The scheme is administered and supported by the Bishop’s Office and the Diocesan Formation and Ministry Team. All the documents needed for the MDR can be found below or on the Documents section of the website
Useful documentsOutline of the Ministerial Development Review Scheme Key Contacts
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