Ministerial Association
The Ministerial Association Secretary, also known as the Pastor’s pastor cares for the needs of the ministers and their families and represents their interests at the appropriate administrative level. The department’s main responsibilities include providing pastoral support for the Pastors, Elders, Deacons and Deaconess’ within the South England Conference.
The department focuses on equipping pastors to nurture their congregations and training them in the area of chaplaincy. The departmental director calls and visits ministers and their families in their homes. The Ministerial Association supports the pastor’s spouse through encouragement and training. This is managed through the Ministerial Spouse Association.
The Association recognizes the biblical role of the local church elder, particularly in view of the ever-increasing demands on the church pastor and the need for lay involvement in the governance and ministry of the congregation. Therefore, the Association aims to nurture, train, motivate, and equip the local church elders in their leadership role as they serve their congregations and assist their pastors in soul-winning.
Ministry in the local churches is broad and varied. The mission of the church is to prepare men, women, boys and girls for the second coming of Christ. The Association aims to accomplish this mission through its ministry to pastors, pastors' families, local church elders, deacons and company leaders.
Pastor Kwesi Moore
Ministerial Association Secretary
Paul Lee
Assistant to Ministerial Association
plee@secadventist.org.uk
Alberto Francis
Upcoming Department Events:
Training Overview:
This free training will offer practical tools, biblical insights, and helpful resources to aid you in your various areas of ministry. Sessions will cover key aspects of church leadership and management, including:
Effective church governance and administration
Principles of strong, servant-hearted leadership
Creating a culture of hospitality within the church
Safeguarding practices and responsibilities
The vital role of women in leadership within our congregation
Church Strategic Planning
Each participant will also receive free training materials and resources to support their continued growth and ministry involvement.
Who Should Attend:
All elders and members of the deaconry teams are encouraged to attend. Whether you are new to leadership or have been serving for many years, these sessions are designed to benefit and equip every leader in our church.
Further Details:
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/2K6BCbDtGY
We pray that this will be a time of refreshing, learning, and empowerment as we continue to serve together in building God’s Kingdom.
Congestion Charge and ULEZ
Please note that the Advent Centre is situated within both the Congestion and ULEZ zones
The Congestion Zone is currently in operation on a Sunday 12.00 (midday) - 18.00 and costs £18
The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) operates 24/7 and has a daily charge of £12.50
Coming from Marble Arch, on Edgware Road, Crawford Place (the entry to the Advent Centre) is the last road in the zone (on the right-hand side)
Coming from Edgware Road Station, on Edgware Road, Crawford Place (the entry to the Advent Centre) is the first road in the zone (on the left-hand side)
Edgware Road is NOT in the Congestion Charge Zone
Parking
The above charges can be avoided by staying out of the zone
There are limited/various parking spaces on Edgware Road itself (both sides)
You can park on all single yellow lines outside the zone
Coming from Marble Arch, on Edgware Road, turn left onto Burwood Place (Barclays Bank on the corner) there are pay by phone parking spaces but these spaces are free on Sunday
Coming from Marble Arch, on Edgware Road, turn left onto Sussex Gardens where you can park on single yellow line
Coming from Edgware Road Station on Edgware Road, turn right onto Burwood Place (Barclays Bank on the corner) there are pay by phone parking spaces but these spaces are free on Sunday..
There are various parking spaces near Edgware Road Station
DO NOT park on any double yellow lines or in residents only parking bays
Public Transport
From Edgware Road Station (Circle, District & Metropolitan Lines) - 5 to 10 minutes walk
From Edgware Road Station (Bakerloo Line) - 10 minutes walk
From Marble Arch (Central Line) - 10 to 15 minutes walk
From Paddington Station (Elizabeth Line, National Rail, Bakerloo, District, Circle & Metropolitan Lines) - 15 Minutes Walk
Alternatively take no 7 bus from outside Paddington station to Sussex Gardens bus stop, then less than 5 minutes walk to Advent Centre or No 36 bus from outside Paddington station to George Street bus stop also less than 5 minutes walk to Advent Centre
Buses number 6, 7, 23, 36 and 98 all stop on Edgware Road and have stop less than 5 minutes walking distance from the Advent Centre.