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Moving in Power Transitions in Ordained Ministry March 2021 Livingminist Qualitative Panel Study Wave 2 Moving in Power Transitions in ordained ministry March 2021 LIVINGminist The Living Ministry Research Project Aim Living Ministry supports the work of the Church of England’s Ministry Council and the wider church by providing ongoing, in-depth analysis to help those in dioceses, theological education institutions and the national church understand what helps ordained ministers flourish in ministry. Objectives • To gain a better understanding of the factors that enable ordained ministers to flourish in ministry; • To understand how these factors relate to ministerial education and continuing development; • To understand how these factors vary according to person, background, training pathway, type of ministry, context etc.; • To understand how ministerial flourishing changes and develops over time and at different stages of ministry. Methods • A ten-year, mixed-methods, longitudinal panel study, launched in 2017; • Focussed qualitative studies reporting on specific topics or perspectives. Reports and resources Findings from Living Ministry are disseminated to dioceses, theological education institutions, the national church and associated organisations to inform understanding and good practice. In particular, as well as supporting the work of the Ministry Council and the Remuneration and Conditions of Service Committee, Living Ministry analysis has informed and continues to contribute to the General Synod initiative to promote and support clergy wellbeing through the 2020 Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing. Research reports and practical resources are available online at https://www.churchofengland.org/living-ministry. Panel study reports • Mapping the Wellbeing of Church of England Clergy and Ordinands (2017) • Negotiating Wellbeing: Experiences of Ordinands and Clergy in the Church of England (2018) • Ministerial Effectiveness and Wellbeing: Exploring the Flourishing of Clergy and Ordinands (2019) • Moving in Power: Transitions in Ordained Ministry (2021) Resources • How Clergy Thrive: Insights from Living Ministry (2020) is a book drawing together key findings from Wave 1 with reflective questions for clergy, senior clergy and diocesan officers. It is available in print and online along with a range of accompanying resources. Moving in Power Transitions in Ordained Ministry Dr Liz Graveling With a commentary by The Very Revd Dr Frances Ward Living Ministry Qualitative Panel Study Wave 2 March 2021 Contents Executive summary ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 8 Method ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................10 2. Ordinand to curacy ....................................................................................................... 12 Who took part? ...................................................................................................................................................12 Relocation ..........................................................................................................................................................12 Finances .............................................................................................................................................................13 Workload ............................................................................................................................................................14 Difficult transitions ............................................................................................................................................15 Changing relationships ......................................................................................................................................15 Spiritual wellbeing .............................................................................................................................................18 Vocation .............................................................................................................................................................20 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................22 3. Curacy to next post ....................................................................................................... 23 Who took part? ...................................................................................................................................................23 Finding a post ....................................................................................................................................................23 Increased responsibility ....................................................................................................................................23 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................29 4. Transitions between posts ............................................................................................ 31 Who took part? ...................................................................................................................................................31 Workload ............................................................................................................................................................31 New beginnings .................................................................................................................................................31 Authenticity ........................................................................................................................................................32 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................34 1 5. Approaching retirement ................................................................................................ 35 Who took part? ...................................................................................................................................................35 Stipendiary ministers ........................................................................................................................................35 Self-supporting ministers ..................................................................................................................................36 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................38 6. Power dynamics ........................................................................................................... 39 Power .................................................................................................................................................................39 Who holds power? .............................................................................................................................................39 Power and transitions .......................................................................................................................................41 Power that affects agency .................................................................................................................................41 Power that influences identity and self-worth .................................................................................................46 Social difference ................................................................................................................................................48 Responses to power ..........................................................................................................................................49 The bishop’s dilemma .......................................................................................................................................51 7. Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 54 Transitions and power .......................................................................................................................................54 Summary of good practice ................................................................................................................................57 8. Power and Responsibility in the Church of England: A Theological Reflection ..................... 59 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................59 The Church: a place of the Cross .......................................................................................................................59
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