Help shape the future of CMD

As part of Baptists Together’s commitment to supporting healthy, effective and lifelong ministry, we are taking time to listen to accredited ministers about their experience of Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) and lifelong formation. 

Every minister’s journey is different. Formation and development can happen through formal learning, mentoring, pastoral supervision, coaching, reading, retreats, peer relationships, theological reflection and many other ways. We want to ensure that our approach to CMD reflects the realities, opportunities and challenges of ministry today. 

Over the coming months, we will be developing a refreshed approach to CMD, with the aim of launching this in January 2027. Before we do that, we want to listen and we would really value your help in shaping what comes next. 

How can I contribute?  
 

Complete the CMD Survey 

Our anonymous survey takes around 10-15 minutes to complete and asks about your experience of CMD, wellbeing, the opportunities and barriers you encounter, and how Baptists Together might best support your ongoing formation. 
The survey is completely anonymous and we are not collecting names or email addresses. We want ministers to feel able to respond openly and honestly. As individual responses cannot be identified, please complete the survey only once. 

Complete the CMD Questionnaire   – Fill in form. Questionnaire closes on the 19th October