Developing your faith
Developing your faith (discipleship) is learning that enables us to love God, self and neighbour in order to grow as people of God. It is a journey that lasts our whole life and involves our whole being
It is a journey we make as individuals and as churches, and helps us adapt, change and grow in a changing world, with love at the heart of all we do. This is enabled in many different contexts and ways, seeking to make learning as accessible as possible, including funding.
Stepwise
Stepwise is the discipleship development programme from the URC. Stepwise is for everyone: all ages, shapes and sizes – including you!
URC Learning Hub
Visit the URC Learning Hub, the home for all the URC blended learning and self-access online programmes
Church Leadership Programme
A comprehensive programme to refresh experienced lay and ordained leaders in authentic leadership, helping church leaders to develop external skills
Education for Ministry
Advice, information and guidance for students on the three phases of Education for Ministry
Preparing to lead worship
Guidance for those exploring a call to become either a Locally Recognised Worship Leader or an Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher
Resources to develop your faith
Resource Centres for Learning
Find out about the URC’s engagement in adult discipleship learning with the Northern College, the Scottish College, and Westminster College
Mission and discipleship toolbox
A resource to help you explore mission and discipleship, as well as share God’s vision of justice and love
Synod training contacts
Find out who to contact about life-long learning and discipleship at the URC
Accredited Lay Preacher Grant
Find out more about the Accredited Lay Preacher Grant and how to apply for it
Discipleship Development Fund
Find out more about the Discipleship Development Fund and how to apply for it
Authorisation for support of Education for Ministry Phases 2 & 3
Find out what support is available and download the application form
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Newbigin Pioneering Hub
The Newbigin Pioneering Hub is an initiative which will offer spare-time training in pioneer ministry for those starting out and a community for pioneers within the URC and beyond
Fresh Expressions
Fresh Expressions of church are new types of church that tend to (though not always) develop outside of church buildings, amid contemporary culture and in ecumenical settings
More about ministry
Advice, guidance and support for people wanting to find out more about ministry or thinking about taking an ordained or leadership role in the URC