Shared Ministry Elsewhere

Local ministry is structured and resourced  in a variety of different ways in different parts of the world, and these patterns have been described by a range of titles, including SHARED MINISTRY, COLLABORATIVE MINISTRY, TOTAL MINISTRY and MUTUAL MINISTRY.  The specific ways these have been structured varies with the particular local needs and challenges of different contexts.

Canada: 'Frequently Asked Questions' relating to 'Total Ministry' - Produced by the Institute for Anglican Ministry at St John's College, Winnipeg. 

Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales: "The Sign We Give"

Episcopal Diocese of California: Some guidelines for Mutual Ministry Review From “The Clergy Wellness Commission”  

Episcopal Church Foundation: A 20 page paper titled "Mutual Ministry Review" (subtitled "Celebrate Success - Resolve Challenges").  Ends with 5 plans of suggested processes that could be used with churches.  

Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee: A Concept Paper on Shared Ministry

New Zealand: Diocese of Auckland

Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan: Mutual Ministry resources

Scottish Episcopal Church: Local Collaborative Ministry

Tasmania: Total Ministry frequently Asked Questions

Total Ministry in the USA: A wide-ranging and comprehensive site