Self-Supporting Ministers (SSMs) in the diocese are assisted in their ministry by a team of clergy officers, one for each archdeaconry. SSM clergy officers are individuals who understand and support SSM ministry, meet regularly together with a member of the bishop’s staff to discuss matters of common concern and interest and link with the national Church on wider issues.
Getting support
The SSM Officers also provide the following support:
- Advice for SSM ministers and curates in each episcopal area concerning SSM ministry;
- Advice for incumbents and SSM ministers on the preparation of Ministry Agreements beyond curacy;
- Opportunities for meeting together;
- Occasional events for training and support.
SSM Officers
Buckingham
The Revd Margot Suter
Email
07779 803 519
Berkshire
The Revd Janice MacDonald
Email
01189 813 590
Dorchester
The Revd Marian Needham
Email
07714 661 102
Oxford
The Revd Mike Rayner
Email
01865 289 244
Bishop’s Staff Member for SSM Ministry
The Venerable Judy French
Archdeacon of Dorchester
Email
01865 208 245
Department of Mission and Ministry members for SSM Ministry
The Revd Canon Charles Chadwick
Email
01865 208 246
The Revd Dr Andrea Russell
Email
01865 208 304
More information about SSM ministry nationally can be found at the National Network of SSM Officers and Advisers.
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