Professional Development Grants Reminder

The 2023 information and application form is now available on the Methodist church website under Mahi (Grants and Funding) as well as from the Secretary, Sonia Faulkner sonia.faulkner257@gmail.com

Professional development is the acquisition of skills and experience that will enhance ministry. It encompasses academic learning, the development of tikanga/mātauranga Māori, spiritual formation, and the development of practical ministry skills.

The PDG Committee welcome applications from

• any member of the Methodist Church of New Zealand including those in Co-operating Ventures with a Methodist component
• Presbyters and Deacons (after two years of being received into Full Connexion), Kaikarakia in training, Kaikarakia, Minita ā iwi, Minita i tōhia, lay worship leaders and lay people whoare New Zealand Citizens
• groups planning hui and training events being held within the Connexion
• those selected officially to represent Te Haahi Weteriana o Aotearoa New Zealand

Priority in 2023-2024 will be given to training opportunities which will:

• enhance theological development aligned with our Methodist ethos and bicultural journey
• reflect our diverse church/community context of Aotearoa
• offer opportunities to first-time applicants and young people
• resource as many people as possible from a limited pool of funding

Applications in 2023 are due to the Secretary by

15th May, 15th August, 15th November