One year to grow in your God-given gifts and discover the new things He is working in your life. Get hands-on ministry experience in a variety of areas, all while receiving training and input from weekly sessions and mentorship.
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October 2025 - July 2026
A YEAR TO GROW IN YOUR KINGDOM CALLING AS AN APPRENTICE TO JESUS
One year growing as
an Apprentice of Jesus.
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Explore Your Calling
We believe God is calling us all into something greater for His kingdom, both inside and outside the walls of church. This year is about making space to listen closely to what the Holy Spirit is saying over you for this season and the seasons to come.
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Grow Your Gifts
As a part of the church, we all have gifts and skills that can be used to Make Jesus Known. Investing in our gifts, growing new ones and learning how to use them is a key part to walking with Jesus through this year.
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Invest In Community
Community is an important part of growing together as God’s church. Over the year, you will journey in community with the staff team and other MA students. We also encourage you to invest in community through Minster Villages or special interest Groups.
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Make A Difference
Make a difference throughout the week and on Sundays by getting involved on team in a variety of ministry areas. Jesus shows us the example of servanthood that we are to imitate to the world around us. We want to grow leaders who demonstrate the heart of Jesus in everything they do.
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Step Into The Spirit
This is a year of discovering new things. We believe in encountering the Holy Spirit afresh everyday and we want this to be central to your experience on the MA Year. This year will stretch you and encourage you to step out into the new things God is calling you into.
OVERVIEW
We’d love to encourage you to pray about embarking on a transformational year as a Ministry Apprentice. Whether serving here at Telford Minster or in your local church, weekly training sessions, and ongoing mentoring, this is an opportunity to grow as an Apprentice of Jesus, understand and follow your calling, and gain new skills.
We like to explain the MA Programme experience through the ideas of Circles and Streams.
Circles
I. Teaching + Training
Those on the MA Programme are invited to join the team for morning worship and devotion on Monday mornings. There are sessions during the week to study the Bible and learn more about leadership and spiritual formation. Throughout the year, in monthly gather nights, we explore the things that underpin your Apprenticeship to Jesus with gifted leaders and teachers to develop your voice and grow your gifts.
II. Formation + Mentoring
You are encouraged to find and meet regularly with a mentor throughout the year. As well as spending time with other members of the MA programme encouraging one another and reflecting on the process. There’s also space to retreat and go deeper into God’s presence each term.
III. Serving + Growing
The next section of your time is all about getting involved in ministry here alongside the team at Telford Minster. Everyone in the MA Programme is encouraged to develop their skills and put what they’re learning into practice, giving you the opportunity to develop new ministry areas and missional initiatives.
Streams
Each week, those on the MA Programme are invited to come alongside the staff team and join them for Worship, Prayer and Bible Study to kick off the week. This is not only a great way to begin the week alongside the rest of the team, but it also offers a glimpse into what’s coming up in the church calendar and how to get involved.
There is also ‘Gather Nights’. During these monthly teaching and training nights you come alongside other Ministry Apprentices and gather together throughout the year as a learning community. To draw close to Jesus, study His word and learn more of His ways. Each night has something different to offer as we invest in our MA Students through training, teaching and encouraging one another.