“Faithfulness in Service” seminars

14. Mr Glenn Murray asked -

1. What action, if any, is proposed to be taken in regard to the 34 clergy and 39 paid lay workers who did not attend one of the “Faithfulness in Service” seminars?
2. What action, if any, is proposed to be taken in regards to the unpaid workers and volunteers to acquaint them with the knowledge and principles imparted through the “Faithfulness in Service” seminars?

To which the President replied -

I am advised that the answers are as follows -

1. 1. A follow-up seminar will be arranged in late 2005 or early 2006 to enable those who have not yet attended to do so. After that I intend to discuss the matter at a personal level with the parties concerned.
   2. The Safe Ministry Ordinance 2005 currently before Synod proposes that all people in child related ministry be required to complete approved safe ministry training every three years. This will most probably be delivered through the Youthworks Child Protection Essentials programme. The intention is that the knowledge and principles imparted through Faithfulness in Service would be an integral part of that training. Clergy and lay leaders are also being encouraged to incorporate consideration of relevant parts of Faithfulness in Service in their regular training and support of all involved in ministry.