by NDMinistry | Oct 1, 2026 | Leadership Guides, Support Guides
For any candidate, entering the Church’s discernment process requires profound vulnerability. You are asked to open up your history, your spiritual life, and your deepest insecurities to a Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) or a Bishops’ Advisor. But for a...
by NDMinistry | Sep 17, 2026 | Stage 2 Guides, The Discernment Process
The paperwork is filed, your Diocesan Director of Ordinands has submitted their report, and your focus now shifts to Stage 2 of the national discernment process. Approaching this milestone usually brings a mixture of excitement and a fair bit of quiet dread. Rather...
by NDMinistry | Sep 10, 2026 | Book Reviews
Navigating theological study, discernment, or parish ministry can feel incredibly daunting when traditional Bible typography presents a constant barrier. We often fall into the trap of thinking we just have to push through the visual fatigue of tissue-thin pages and...
by NDMinistry | Sep 10, 2026 | Dyslexia and Discernment
Traditional Bible layouts—with their double columns and tissue-thin pages—can cause significant visual fatigue. Fortunately, new editions have been developed specifically to address how dyslexic readers process printed text. 1. The ESV Crystal New Testament This...
by NDMinistry | Sep 10, 2026 | ADHD and Discernment, Dyslexia and Discernment, Ministry Guides, Support Guides
For most people when Assistive Tech is mentioned they think of having a laptop at school, or maybe a screenreader their workplace recommends – and whilst these are good things (and do help), when it comes to discernment and ministry work, well, we may need to...
by NDMinistry | Jul 16, 2026 | Book Reviews, Stage 1 Guides
Figuring out your ‘calling’ can feel incredibly daunting, can’t it? We so often fall into the trap of thinking that God only taps the shoulders of people who have it all figured out, or those who fit a very specific, polished mould. If you’ve...
by NDMinistry | Jul 16, 2026 | Book Reviews
If you have ever felt a bit hesitant about the idea of evangelism, you are certainly not alone! For many of us, the word brings to mind loud street preaching or awkward, forced conversations. However, Father Casey Cole’s brilliant book, Sent, completely turns that...
by NDMinistry | Jul 15, 2026 | Ministry Guides, Support Guides
For many neurodivergent individuals, entering ministry training feels like stepping into a void of unstructured time. Whether you are navigating the self-directed study of theological college or the unpredictable rhythms of a parish curacy, the sudden lack of a rigid...
by NDMinistry | Jul 15, 2026 | Ministry Guides, Support Guides
How to Advocate for Yourself, Manage Your Energy, and Thrive in Your Calling If you have made it into ministry training—whether as an ordinand, a curate, or a lay worker—you already know that you are navigating a system that was not designed for your brain. The Church...
by NDMinistry | Jul 15, 2026 | Leadership Guides, Support Guides
A Practical Guide for Churches, Wardens, and Congregations Neurodiversity is not a modern trend; it is a reflection of the diverse Body of Christ. Neurodivergent individuals—those with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, OCD, and other neurological differences—are...
