We offer a fully accredited route for people recommended for Baptist Ministerial formation. Our training maps to the national BUGB Marks of Ministry, which describes the character and competencies of Baptist
Ministers. You will experience formation through a range of theological/academic input and reflection on your practice, ministry and the development of your spirituality and personal character.
We encourage you to Book a Conversation so that we can talk about the best options for you.
Available at St Hild Sheffield
Full-time with 2-3 days of college training and 2-3 days church placements weekly
2-3 years
Some sessions online
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Why Train with St Hild?
It all happens within the support of the St Hild College community, as a member of the Baptist cohort. One of our College’s strengths is how you will learn at times alongside Anglican ordinands and independent students, sharing in a rich variety of traditions, perspectives and experience. Our staff team brings wide ecumenical and local‑church experience, enabling grounded, mission‑minded formation.
Theological/Academic formation term times
- The majority of training occurs at our Sheffield Teaching Centre (Monday
daytime). This is our preferred training method.
Online training is fully supported (Thursday evenings) to help those with
challenging geography or life circumstances.
Range of under/post-graduate qualifications accredited by Durham University
- Academic pathways designed to match your prior experience and capabilities
- You might study towards an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate award over two or three years, completing anything from the Common Awards suite, which includes the Higher Education Diploma, BA, Graduate or Post-Graduate Diploma, or MA. See Durham Common Awards here.
Reflective practice in community
- 3-year placement (part-time) with a Baptist church as a Minister in Training. Arranged after careful mutual agreement with your Baptist Association, College and the local church
- Financial support and time dedicated to study/formation, retreats, and personal development away from placement
- Oversight and support from a local Baptist Minister, plus a personal support group
- Short-term placement in an different context for broader experiences
Retreats & Conferences
- Compulsory attendance at annual retreat alongside other St Hild MITs & NAMs from around the UK.
- Strongly encouraged to attend annual missional leadership conference as a MIT cohort, alongside St Hild staff.
Ongoing support from St Hild tutors
- Mix of regular in-person meetings and video/phone calls with core St Hild staff, and local tutors.
- Formation and academic tutorial support.
Our prayer is that many Baptists are equipped and empowered through formation and study at the Centre for Baptist Ministry and that this supports churches in their work to build God’s Kingdom.” –Daniel McGinnis, Principal of St Hild College