How?

How does this ministry relate to other ministries?

It complements

• the ministry of all Christians at work

• the work of stipendiary or visiting chaplains in industry, hospitals, colleges and other spheres

• the insights and concerns of ministers working in neighbourhoods, parishes and congregations

How do you become an MSE?

• by offering yourself for ordination/licensing/commissioning in one of the churches that acknowledges ministry in secular employment as part of its ministerial structure; and

• by undertaking appropriate theological and pastoral training (usually on a non-residential basis); and

• by being inducted or licensed by your church to a particular MSE role

 or by transferring to ministry in secular employment from another form of church ministry.

How do you find out more?

• by talking to an MSE you know

• by contacting any of the CHRISM representatives listed here

• by consulting your denomination's adviser for ministry, (your local minister should be able to point you in the right direction)

• by obtaining MSE literature relating to your denomination

• by attending appropriate seminars or other meetings which may be suggested to you

How can CHRISM help?

• CHRISM is a non-denominational UK-based association of MSEs and others who support this ministry

• it maintains a network of Local representatives who can advise and assist

• it has worldwide contacts

• it offers its members a quarterly newsletter, an annual conference, occasional retreats and other opportunities to make contacts and share experience insights and ideas