Safe Ministry & Boundaries

Safe Ministry & Boundaries Professional Development

Attending a Safe Ministry and Boundaries Training is a condition that all personnel holding a bishop’s licence or Permission to Officiate in the Christchurch Diocese. This has been previously known as ‘Safe Ministry Training’ and ‘Boundaries Training’. Attending a workshop at least once every 3 years is required for a licence to remain current. 

This year, we have the Reverend Jemma Allen who will be leading workshops for our Diocese. She is a priest from the Diocese of Auckland and currently practises as a counsellor and spiritual director. Jemma has a wealth of experience, having been a university chaplain and worked in parishes in Waikato, Auckland, and Beijing.

Join us for an opportunity to talk about intricacies of ministry, covering topics such as:

• How do we keep ourselves and others safe in the context of ministry? 
• Should you accept the offer of a parishioner’s holiday home for a week? 
• How personal should you get in a sermon?

There are two planned workshops in June 2025:

Thursday, 12 June (Fully booked)

Time: 9.30am – 3pm 

Location: St Barnabas, Fendalton (Kotare Room), 8 Tui Street, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052

Carparking: St Barnabas front carpark and on street 

Light refreshments will be supplied for morning tea. 

Note: Please bring your own lunch or buy your own

Local food locations for lunch:

• Good Vibes cafe at 205 Fendalton Road 
• New World, Fendalton
• Bakermans cafe, Fendalton Mall

Registration (fully booked): Humanitix for 12 June workshop.

Email Nathan Muirhead for more information or if you cannot attend the above dates.