learning and development

Courses
2024-2025

CLiff College Foundations Units

The following units, delivered in conjunction with our partners at Cliff College, will be running during the 2024-2025 academic year. If you are interested in applying for any of them, please contact ministries@irishmethodist.org for an application form.

Applicants from the Methodist Church in Ireland should email the Ministries Team for details of bursaries available to assist with the Unit fees.

Christian Theology in Outline: Course begins 29th September 2025 Christian Theology in Outline - Courses - Cliff College

Reading the Old Testament- Course begins in January 2026 Foundations: Reading the Old Testament - Courses - Cliff College

Details of closing dates for applications to these courses will be posted here once they are known.

exploring local preaching

Are you interested in finding out more about Local Preaching in the Methodist Church in Ireland?

This introductory session is for those who are discerning a calling to this important ministry. The session is also for ordained ministers, lay workers and accredited local preachers who will support those in training in their local context.

The evening will include an exploration of:

– Being called to be a Local Preacher

– The why and how of Local Preacher Training in MCI

– Training in the local context

Check back soon for details of the next online opportunity to find out more! Email ministries@irishmethodist.org to register your interest.


introduction to prayer ministry

This training explores what it means to pray with others, to intercede on someone’s behalf, and to help those who want to respond and spend time in God’s presence to receive His love, peace, comfort and healing. This training is open to all who desire to learn more about this ministry, for refresher training, and will equip participants to provide prayer ministry in a church, event or community setting.

Watch this space for details of the next online Introduction to Prayer Ministry event.

In person circuit training can be requested by emailing ministries@irishmethodist.org.


introduction to pastoral care

This introductory course is designed to equip and enable participants in the ministry of Pastoral Care. This course is open to all who wish to understand more about the heart and development of pastoral care. It provides opportunity to develop some of the essential skills required to create effective caring relationships within ministry

In person circuit training can be requested by emailing ministries@irishmethodist.org