The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Ministries Team

CMD Forms - Theological Reflection Sheet

A form to enable ministers to identify CMD objectives or provide points for discussion with those who accompany them in their ministry.

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When a minister leaves; guidance for a pastoral vacancy

This document explores what churches should consider as they approach the departure of a minister.

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Ministerial remuneration guidance

This document sets out the principles behind the various elements that make up the costs of appointing a minister

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Ministerial remuneration spreadsheet

A spreadsheet to calculate the estimated cost to a church of appointing a minister

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Newly Accredited Ministers: Information for churches

Information about the requirements of the BU programme for Newly Accredited Ministers and the implications for their church

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Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor contract

A standard, but editable contract for NAMs and their mentors to agree and complete at the beginning of the mentoring relationship.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' mentor report

A blank report to be completed by NAMs' mentors in conjunction with their NAM after a few months of their newly accredited ministry and again at the end of each year of the NAMs' programme.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' weekly reflection journal

A blank form for NAMs who wish to reflect more deeply on one incident, experience or thought each week, as preparation for discussion with their mentor.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' daily diary

A blank form for NAMs who wish to capture their pattern of work over a period of time by recording what they do each day.

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Newly Accredited Ministers' programme

This document explains in detail the programme for newly accredited ministers (NAMs).

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Baptists Together Settlement Guidance for Ministers

Guidance for ministers seeking new ministry via the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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Baptists Together Settlement Process - an introduction

A brief overview of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP). There is additional, separate more detailed guidance for churches and ministers.

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Baptists Together Settlement Process - an introduction

A brief overview of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP). There is additional, separate more detailed guidance for churches and ministers.

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Baptists Together Settlement Guidance for Churches

Guidance for churches seeking a minister via the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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Baptists Together Guide to Creating a Church Profile

Guidance for churches preparing a profile in line with the expectations of the Baptists Together Settlement Process (BTSP)

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An Introduction to Accredited Baptist Ministry

An explanation of what accredited Baptist ministry is and what should be considered by anyone thinking of applying for ministerial formation

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CMD summary

A summary of the CMD framework for all Baptist ministers

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CMD Handbook

This handbook provides the detail necessary to engage with the framework for Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) for all Baptist ministers

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CMD Forms - Enrolment form

For those who pastor a Baptist church and want to engage with CMD but who are not accredited or nationally recognised by BUGB.

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CMD Forms - Activity Record through the Year

An optional tool for ministers who wish to track their Continuing Ministerial Development by recording any CMD activity as it happens through the year.

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CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review Feedback Guidance

Notes to help the feedback coordinator for a minister's 360 degree ministry review

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CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review

To be given to the reviewers for a minister's 360 degree ministry review

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CMD Forms - Annual Audit

Guides ministers engaged in CMD through their annual CMD audit

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Marks of Ministry

The characteristics we wish to observe and affirm in accredited Baptist ministers

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Safeguarding Requirements for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW

Information for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW and working in Wales

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Enhanced Disclosures and Safeguarding Training for Accreditation

All accredited persons and Nationally Recognised Pastors must have an enhanced disclosure checking in order to be on the appropriate register

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Becoming a mother in ministry

A guide for ministers and churches when a minister is preparing for maternity leave

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Appointing Ministers of Religion from outside the EU

This fact sheet that provides some guidance around sponsorship under the Tier 2 Minister of Religion category. This is required when appointing a minister from outside the EU.

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Risk Assessment Form for Expectant and Nursing Mothers

A sample risk assessment form for churches

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Ministerial Recognition Rules

The rules relating to the Register of Nationally Accredited Ministers, as adopted by BU Council and administered by the national Ministerial Recognition Committee (MRC)

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Becoming a mother in ministry

A guide for ministers and churches when a minister is preparing for maternity leave

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Mortgages for Ministers - a Fact Sheet from Kingdom Bank

Fact sheet provided by Kingdom Bank who specialise in ministers' mortgages

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Safeguarding Requirements for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW and working in Wales

Information for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW and working in Wales

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Complaint against an Accredited Minister

Form to submit complaints of misconduct