by NDMinistry | Nov 28, 2025 | ADHD and Discernment, Practicing Faith
The idea of “quiet time” is foundational to Christian discipleship, especially in the Anglican tradition with it’s structured rhythm. But for those of us with ADHD, the phrase “sit still and be silent” is a recipe for internal chaos, not...
by NDMinistry | Nov 25, 2025 | Dyslexia and Discernment, Practicing Faith, Stage 2 Guides
Writing a sermon, crafting an essay, or just sitting down with a dense theological text can feel like climbing Mount Everest when your brain is neurodivergent. The task isn’t just “read the book”—it’s a massive, amorphous, and overwhelming blob...
by NDMinistry | Nov 23, 2025 | ADHD and Discernment, Dyslexia and Discernment, Stage 1 Guides, Stage 2 Guides, The Discernment Process
The Diocesan Director of Ordinands (DDO) is an essential, pivotal figure in your discernment journey. It is easy to view them as a gatekeeper—the person standing between you and the panel—but I see the DDO as a conduit and a guide with a wealth of experience to share....
by NDMinistry | Nov 22, 2025 | Stage 1 Guides, The Discernment Process
Before the formal application process begins, before the dense paperwork is downloaded, and long before you ever face the Carousel Conversations or diocesan panels, there is a much smaller, quieter threshold to cross: the Vicar’s Office. This initial period of...
by NDMinistry | Nov 21, 2025 | ADHD and Discernment, Dyslexia and Discernment, Stage 1 Guides, The Discernment Process
The Shared Discernment Process (Stage One) in the Church of England is notoriously rigorous, designed to test the depth, resilience, and authenticity of a vocation. That process is tough enough on its own, but when you introduce the added pressures, sensory...
by NDMinistry | Nov 21, 2025 | Dyslexia and Discernment, The Discernment Process
Most people assume the hardest part of discernment is the soul-searching. When you tell friends, family, or people in your congregation that you are exploring a call to ministry, they immediately picture a very specific, highly romanticised version of events. They...
