As part of the REVIVE strand of our diocese’s strategy, we’re seeking to reawaken a locally-based programme of Continuing Ministerial Development courses. Recently, such courses have been offered online via Sarum College (see the details below), but we hope to organise some in-person training days and some locally-organised webinars.

Bishop’s Study Days:

• Monday 29 September 2025 (10am to 3pm): Portsmouth Cathedral
  Speaker to be confirmed. Details here.

Webinars

We will be hosting monthly webinars on various topics, with the opportunity for questions as part of the session, starting in May 2025. Click  here to find out more.

• Starting Children’s Ministry to see it grow
  Tuesday 2nd September, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Heather Powney, diocesan children, youth and families officer. Details here.
• Making the Most of Meetings, including PCCs
  Thursday 2nd October, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Simon Taylor from CPAS. Details and booking here.
• Get Your Church Noticed
  Tuesday 4th November, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Neil Pugmire, diocesan director of communications. Details and booking here.
• Sharing Faith at Christmas
  Wednesday 3rd December, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Neil Smart, diocesan Lead for Revive. Details and booking here.
• Creating a Pathway for Discipleship
  Thursday 8th January, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Andrew Axon, diocesan Lead for Revitalise. Details and booking to come.
• Is Net Zero Carbon worth it?
  Tuesday 3rd February, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Matt Lockwood, diocesan net zero carbon officer. Details and booking to come.
• Developing Leaders
  Wednesday 4th March, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Matt Hogg, from CPAS. Details and booking to come.
• Kingdom-Seeking Missional Disciples
  Thursday 16th April, 12noon to 1pm
  Led by Andrew Hargreaves, interim diocesan director of Ministry and Discipleship. Details and booking to come.

For details all webinars see: portsmouth.anglican.org/webinars.