Cultivate helps employed workers develop a healthy foundation of practices, so they can thrive and have a greater impact on the community they serve.

Cultivate combines coaching, self-paced learning, and group reflection to help participants develop essential skills and knowledge as they work.

The next cohort will undertake a six-week intensive programme, starting on 28 January 2025.

Participants will:

  • Explore key topics such as vision and strategy, thriving in a church context, reflective practice, managing teams, safeguarding, spirituality & faith formation, and wellbeing.
  • Attend six group learning days, with reflective practice in the morning and instructional input in the afternoon (28 January / 4 February / 11 February / 25 February / 4 March / 11 March)
  • Complete four self-guided modules, with approximately 1 hour of video-based learning and reflection.
  • Receive six coaching sessions that begin after the conclusion of the group learning day, to implement learning and sustainable practices.

Who should apply?

If you are employed by a church in the Diocese of London and work with children, young people, or families, you are eligible to apply for Cultivate.

This course is especially beneficial for those who:

  • Have recently started their role (within the last 6-12 months).
  • Do not have a degree-level equivalent qualification in children, youth, or family ministry.
  • Have been in their role for more than 3 years and would benefit from fresh insights and support.

 

Apply for a place on Cultivate

Applications are open until 17 December for the 2025 cohort.

How to apply for a place:

  • Email us at cypf@london.anglican.org with your role and church details for a copy of the application form.
  • Fill and return the application form. We’ll arrange a call with you and your line manager to discuss your application, agree some development goals and answer any questions.

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you on the journey!