Ordination Training

Full-time, Church-Based Ordination Training

Jesus trained his disciples by a blend of practice and thinking. He sent them out to proclaim and to demonstrate the Kingdom of God. He then brought them back together to think about what they had done and to spend time with him. That basic rhythm was the heart of the training he gave to his followers.

That’s also the basic method of ministry training we offer at St Paul’s Theological Centre, as part of St Mellitus College. This is a two- or three-year course where students are placed in vibrant churches for half of their time, learning practical skills of ministry ‘on the job’ and how a church works and grows, while studying in SPTC for the other half of their time from some of the best theological teachers in the UK. This enables a unique opportunity to learn ministry by doing it and thinking about it at the same time. You get first-rate academic study while learning how to grow a church in practice, and the chance to relate theory to practice in a way that is much closer to the way Jesus trained his followers than most other models of training.

Enquiring and Applying
If you are interested in training through the Church-based route, you can attend one of our regular Open Days on Monday mornings (please email us on sptc@stmellitus.org for details). To apply to train for ordination with us, download an application form here, and either send it to us at St Mellitus College, St Paul's Onslow Square, London, SW7 3NX, or email it to the above email address.