Caroline Wickens

Caroline's roles centre on fostering vocation of all kinds. Working with individuals exploring particular forms of vocation, including those exploring the call to Ordained Ministry, and working with Circuits to establish EDEV groups

Her tasks include:

· Working with Superintendents, Circuit Staff and CLT's to explore the EDEV process and how it might best be applied in their specific Circuit contexts.

· Providing initial training and ongoing resources for EDEV facilitators (this includes updating the material on the EDEV website at  www.sysiphus.org.uk )

· Organizing events across the two Districts - such as a study day for EDEV participants and a Vocational Exploration Day.

· Working with individuals in the early stages of exploring a call to ordained ministry and supporting them in developing a portfolio of experience. (NB. Rev. Robert Ely, District Vocations Secretary, has responsibility for all formal aspects of candidating).

· Running an Annual Vocational Exploration Seminar for those seriously considering candidating.

Outcomes of her work include:

· Growing familiarity in circuits with the new candidating process, leading to greater confidence in using it.

· Adequate support for candidates in preparing their portfolio.

· Publicising the EDEV process and supporting the development of groups within circuits.

· Increasing awareness of vocation to some form of ministry and mission as an integral part of discipleship for all Christians.