The Curate's Guide: From Calling to First Parish

Are you considering ordained ministry? Training on a course or at theological college? About to embark on your first curacy – full or part-time? Tackling the issues in a realistic and thoughtful way, this in-depth book covers: How to discern a calling to ordained ministry Selection and training Choosing your first parish CME and your curacy Working with the training incumbent The personal impact of transition into ordained ministry Self-management Public ministry This accessible and informative guide combines essential information, practical survival tips and theological reflection all honestly grounded in the writers’ experience.