The story so far...

  • The Hind Report, published in 2003, called on the churches in the regions to pool resources and establish high quality theological education and training through Regional Training Partnerships.

  • The Yorkshire Trainers was established in 2005. This was an ecumenical meeting of trainers at every level to co-ordinate and develop training events across Yorkshire.

  • From 2006 the RTP Enabling Group worked to develop structures for a joined up approach, including dividing the Northern Ordination Course and launching the Yorkshire Ministry Course at the heart of pre and post-ordination training.

  • This culminated in the signing of a covenant by the church leaders and training institutions on 19th January 2008