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Last updated 17th September 2026
Authorised Lay Ministry
ALM Training
Purpose
The ALM training programme is designed to nurture and equip people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives who bring a variety of gifts to the body of Christ. Our aim is to train people to minister and lead in their local context, who have a firm foundation of faith in Christ, expressed in daily life, and who are skilled in their specific areas of calling and gifting. This will be achieved through a core module, designed to nurture a pattern of life which expresses love for God and neighbour, along with elective modules which equip people with practical skills in specific ministry areas.
Core Module
This module aims to help individuals to develop a personal Rule of Life, and to see how this connects with the regular worship of the local church context. This outworking of discipleship in both the individual and community is vital to a firm foundation for ministry and leadership in the church. Much like the ‘core’ of the physical body needs to be strengthened in order for the whole body to be strong, this core module is designed to strengthen the whole body of Christ as individuals embrace spiritual formation and see how this connects to the worship of the local church. The Core Module will run three times a year over 10 evenings in a variety of locations around the Diocese to maximise participation for as many people as possible.
Download an 'sample' outline of this course!
Elective Modules
Elective Modules
We offer a range of elective modules focusing on training people for a variety of ministries. These modules will run over 6-8 sessions and will be shaped by the skills being taught, so may be held over a series of evenings or on Saturdays, or a combination of both. Each elective will normally be held once a year. Example of the electives we run are:
- Children’s and Youth Ministry
- Creation Care
- Later Life Ministry
- Mission Outreach
- Pastoral Care
- Preaching
- Small Group Leadership
- Worship Leading
Application form and deadlines:
All ALM training begins again in the first quarter of 2027. Watch this space for details of upcoming dates.
In the meantime, if you are interested in registering please download an ALM application form. We will keep your application on file and let you know the dates as they come available.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about ALM training, please e-mail laytraining@blackburn.anglican.org in the first instance.