Ministry Standards Resources
The Anglican Diocese of Waiapu takes seriously its commitments to safeguarding all people within the life of our churches and services. Below are a number of resources for clergy, lay ministers and office bearers to ensure they understand our ministry standards.
Ministry Standards Training
Bishop Andrew outlines the purpose behind ministry standards training, who must undertake it and the future developments of this important focus in the life of the church.
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Resources for undertaking the training are listed below.
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With thanks to the Anglican Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki for their work in producing many of these resources for the wider church.
Module One: The Royal Commission and new Title D Canons
Watch the video alongside to understand the changes that have been made to the disciplinary canons of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and why they have been made.
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The information shared in this video will assist in completing the online quiz below which will go toward the completion of your ministry standards training. Other resources that will support this are linked below.
Module Two: Power in Ministry
Watch the video alongside to understand the place of power in the exercise of ministry and the roles of office bearers in the church. The video will also explore boundaries and the importance of understanding yourself in all that you do.​
The information shared in this video will assist in completing the online quiz below which will go toward the completion of your ministry standards training. Other resources that will support this are linked below.