Training for Ministry

The Church of Scotland is actively looking for the next generation of ministers.

We seek women and men of all ages who feel called to serve the church and are considering entering our comprehensive ministry programme.

Being in ministry can be challenging, yet rewarding, and requires leadership, resilience, compassion, and energy.

You will go places you never knew you would go and do things you never thought you could."
Reverend Michael Mair, St David's Broomhouse Parish, Edinburgh

You will be at the heart of the most important days of people's lives - whether they are getting married, or saying their final goodbyes.

If you feel a call to ministry, please explore the following vocations pages and get in touch with us at ministry@churchofscotland.org.uk

What is next for you?

Your Calling

What is a calling and how do you act on it?

First Steps

Have a conversation with our team

Training

Study, placements, and conferences

Talking Ministry

Each month, the Church of Scotland's ‘Talking Ministry' series shares a personal story from those serving in Christian ministry, along with resources filled with questions, prayers and reflections to help encourage reflection on how God might be calling you at this time.

This month, Rev Stewart Weaver, who recently celebrated 20 years as minister of Portobello and Joppa Parish Church, talks about a faith journey which has brought him from the USA to the shores of the Firth of Forth and we explore the theme: Shaped by Christian community.

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