Lay Leadership Resources

Pastoral Care Training available at various levels and costs in 2024.

Connecting through awareness about family violence

An introductory, faith deepening, and discipleship forming course in the Old Testament.

Exploring Christology online unit.

Exploring Theology from a UCA Perspective online Unit.

Resources to support good mental and emotional (and spiritual!) health during difficult times.

Study to become a Lay Preacher through your Presbytery or Pilgrim Theological College

An introductory, faith deepening, and discipleship forming course in the New Testament.

A course on learning how to preach and the place of preaching in Worship.

A course for anyone who wants to know more about Worship in the UCA.

Online education and resources for lay people, accessed locally through your Presbytery.

A liturgy for including people with disabilities - great for Advent (3 December, International Day of People with Disability) and all year round.

Connecting with God, yourself and others at the Swell Centre

Learning more about Mental Health - a resource for Congregations

What do I need to study to become a Lay Preacher?

"every member ... has gifts for service, ... all ministries have a part in the ministry of Christ"

The Period of Discernment is about taking intentional time and space to explore God's call in your life.

Resources for participants, mentors, Presbyteries/congregations/faith communities around the Period of Discernment. 

Looking for someone in your Presbytery to talk with about the Period of Discernment? The information is here!

The set of ‘Do-It-Yourself’ (DIY) modules introduce and explore a range of important topics within the Uniting Church, and provide the resources to facilitate an educational session on each topic.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY Modules on Pastoral care for older people, and people with Dementia; being a Dementia friendly congregation.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore topics important for those who lead, or wish to lead, in congregations or faith communities.

"Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore some basic leadership skills needed in a healthy church.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore basic Biblical and theological topics. 

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore what it means to respond to God's call to ministry in different contexts.

'Do-It-Yourself' DIY modules which explore what it means to be the church today.

The UCA Assembly has produced a video series called "We are the UCA". These short videos are great for group discussions.

The Otira Theological Book Club, situated at the Centre for Theology & Ministry, has available for loan a wide range of books that have been chosen to create fascinating discussions, offer another perspective, enable an opportunity for adult Christian education, and provide a good reason to get together and share in community.