Aims of the RTP

  • To develop creative partnerships for the encouragement of lifelong learning in the church

  • To help develop training which is innovative and responsive to the challenges of contemporary mission

  • To facilitate high quality training as locally as possible, bringing together ecumenical groups of students for a richer learning experience

  • To encourage flexible learning pathways suited to different learners, across Yorkshire

  • To promote and develop Education for Discipleship in a diverse range of ways

  • To promote learning in formational communities for the enrichment of students’ educational experience

  • To link training for authorised lay ministries, ordination training and in-service training into a progressive whole