Winchester Diocese has published an inspirational story of four journeys to Licensed Lay Ministry ahead of Vocations Sunday

Adam Marsh is a Licensed Lay Minister from Christ Church, Colbury. He said, “I did a BCM first and just felt like I needed to do more. I was drawn to the idea of ministering to people, that sort of servant leadership role, guiding people and walking by their side. It’s not easy squeezing the training around working full time, having a family, going to church and living your life as well and you’ve got to balance it. There’s a lot of reading and the assignments as well, but it’s totally worth it, the rewards, the sense of self, the growing that you do and getting close to God. It’s so helped in my ministry, my learning and the confidence I have to talk about things. It’s totally worth it. I would recommend it to anyone feeling a calling to ministry, go for it!”

Vocations Sunday is a dedicated day of prayer and reflection focusing on God’s calling to us. It encourages us to listen to his voice and consider how we are being asked to serve him within the church, our communities and in life.

Four people from across our diocese have shared their stories of how they were called to Licensed Lay Ministry and the paths they are following in their faith.

Watch their stories here: https://winchesterdiocese.org/four-people-share-their-journeys-to-licensed-lay-ministry-ahead-of-vocations-sunday/