Reflections On Ordained Ministry

Chaplaincy with Kristian Hewett, Helen Dearnley, and Petros Nyatsanza

Sometimes thought of as the new form of traditional parish ministry, listen in as experienced chaplains reflect together on ministry in a prison, a hospital, and amongst the street life community of one UK city. Each have widely different ministries, but they all have a focus on those who lie beyond usual Sunday attendance. With Kristian Hewett, Helen Dearnley, and Petros Nyatsanza  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley Hall, the Church of England, or the Diocese of Ely.

New Housing and Pioneer Ministry with Diane Grano & Adam Priestly

With government plans to build 1 million plus new homes, and with the CofE plans to plant 10,000 new congregations, pioneering ministry and ministry on new housing estates are central. In this conversation, we hear about pioneer ministry in inner-city Doncaster, and in new housing in Red Lodge. With Diane Grano and Adam Priestly Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley Hall, the Church of England, or the Diocese of Ely.

On Discernment with Carys Walsh

Discernment is an unusual word, we don’t use it in many non-spiritual contexts, yet it dominates our thinking about ministry and ordination. In this episode we unpack what the term means, consider why it matters, and look at aspects of the national discernment process. With Carys Walsh Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley Hall, the Church of England, or the Diocese of Ely.

Urban Estates with Al Barrett & Emily Swinerd

In this episode, Al and Emily reflect together on their experience of ministering in urban estates on the edge of Birmingham and Ipswich respectively. In their honest conversation they share stories of how the church is at the heart of community, seeking to bring a lost confidence back to their parishes. With Al Barrett & Emily Swinerd Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley Hall, the Church of England, or the Diocese of Ely.

Experiences of UKME/GMH clergy with Angela Sheard, Sharon Byrne & Sharon Ejinkonye

In this episode three clergy who are GMH / UKME, and have recently been ordained in the CofE, reflect on some of their experiences. They share their stories and reflect on what they have learnt. With Angela Sheard, Sharon Byrne, and Sharon Ejinkonye Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Ridley Hall, the Church of England, or the Diocese of Ely.