A YEAR TO GROW IN YOUR KINGDOM CALLING AS AN APPRENTICE TO JESUS
One year to grow in your God given gifts and discover the new things He is working in your life. Get hands-on ministry experience in a variety of areas, all while receiving training and input from weekly sessions and mentorship.
Apply now for MA Year September 2024 - July 2025
One year growing as an Apprentice of Jesus.
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Explore Your Calling
We believe God is calling us all into something greater for His kingdom, both inside and outside the walls of church. This year is about making space to listen closely to what the Holy Spirit is saying over you for this season and the seasons to come.
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Grow Your Gifts
As a part of the church, we all have gifts and skills that can be used to Make Jesus Known. Investing in our gifts, growing new ones and learning how to use them is a key part to walking with Jesus through this year.
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Invest In Community
Community is an important part of growing together as God’s church. Over the year, you will journey in community with the staff team and other MA students. We also encourage you to invest in community through Minster Villages or special interest Groups.
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Make A Difference
Make a difference throughout the week and on Sundays by getting involved on team in a variety of ministry areas. Jesus shows us the example of servanthood that we are to imitate to the world around us. We want to grow leaders who demonstrate the heart of Jesus in everything they do.
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Step Into The Spirit
This is a year of discovering new things. We believe in encountering the Holy Spirit afresh everyday and we want this to be central to your experience on the MA Year. This year will stretch you and encourage you to step out into the new things God is calling you into.
OVERVIEW
We’d love to encourage you to pray about embarking on a transformational year at Telford Minster as a Ministry Apprentice. Through serving on team, weekly training sessions and ongoing mentoring; this is an opportunity grow as an Apprentice of Jesus, understand and follow your calling, and gain new skills.
There are three core areas to your time on the Ministry Apprentice Year:
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Teaching + Training
Every Monday, MA students join the team for morning worship and devotion. Which is followed by studying the Bible, and learning more about leadership and spiritual formation. Each session, explore the things that underpin your Apprenticeship to Jesus with gifted leaders and teachers to develop your voice and grow your gifts.
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Serving + Growing
The next section of your time is all about getting involved in ministry here alongside the team at Telford Minster. It’s a space to develop your skills and put what you’re learning into practice, giving you the opportunity to develop new ministry areas and missional initiatives.
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Formation + Mentoring
Throughout the year you are paired with a mentor to meet and pray with regularly. As well as spending time with other MA students encouraging one another and reflecting on the process. There’s also space each term to retreat and go deeper into God’s presence.