It is exciting to think that every Christian has a vocation (or ‘calling’) to become more of the person God wants them to be. That vocation will always include a call towards knowing and loving Christ more deeply, towards loving and serving other people, and caring for the world God has given to us to share.
For some, this call to love and serve may include playing a role in communicating the Christian faith or enabling others to deepen their faith through preaching and teaching, being alongside people who are struggling in everyday life, or being prepared to stand up for justice in the face of injustice and oppression. For some the call may be to love and serve in their local context, perhaps taking on new roles in their local church. Others may be called into leadership roles wider afield.
These pages will provide you with the vital information you need to take the next step on your own personal vocation journey.
The Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning
Do you feel ready to embark on a spiritual journey which could deepen your Christian faith?
A new course to explore, learn and discuss Christianity is now open to anyone over 18 within the Diocese of Norwich.
The Bishop’s Certificate in Christian learning is an opportunity to feel refreshed and inspired, or simply to learn more about the Christian faith.
Shared Vocation Space
The Shared Vocation Space brings together the resources to support those wanting to explore a calling towards lay or ordained public ministry in our diocese.
Are you thinking about a vocation in ordained or lay ministry?
Would you like to explore this further?
Following God’s calling
Being yourself and being prayerfully open to all possibilities will help you discern God’s calling whatever stage in life you are at.
For some, this may be the very beginning of your journey. Will you be called towards ordination or will it be one of the many lay ministries pathways?
Ministry Experience Scheme
If you are aged 18-30 why not spend a year serving God through the Ministry Experience Scheme.
The Diocese of Norwich offers a Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) based in parish churches rooted in different contexts in the Diocese. These parish placements fulfill the requirements of the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme.