Education & Learning
Enabling lifelong learning for all God’s people through resources, opportunities and training
Education for Ministry
Advice, information and guidance for students on the three phases of Education for Ministry
Church Leadership Programme
A comprehensive programme to refresh experienced lay and ordained leaders in authentic leadership, helping church leaders to develop external skills
Discipleship Development
Encouraging an ethos of lifelong learning: growing in faith, following Jesus and finding out more about being a disciple
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
Key contacts, documents and funding opportunities
Discipleship Development Fund
Find out more about the Disciple Development Fund and how to apply for it
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
Authorisation for support of Education for Ministry Phases 2 & 3
Find out what support is available and download the application form
Related content
More about ministry
Advice, guidance and support for people thinking about taking an ordained role in the URC
Stepwise
Supporting people as they put faith into action, learn about God, deepen their faith, and explore their calling
Become a Worship Leader or Lay Preacher
Guidance for those exploring a call to become either a Locally Recognised Worship Leader or an Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher
Grants & funding opportunities
Find out about the grants and funding opportunities the URC offers churches, community groups and individuals