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DBS Checks and Safeguarding Training for Ministers
All accredited ministers, recognised local ministers and nationally recognised pastors must have a DBS check and completed BUGB safeguarding training. This document sets out the details of these requirements.
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Guidance for Ministers
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07/07/2025
Concern about a minister's safeguarding practice
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25/02/2025
Complaint about a minister's conduct
Posted:
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CMD forms - grant application form 2026
Posted:
22/11/2024
Guidelines for social media use by Baptist ministers
Posted:
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Accessing and practising accompaniment
Posted:
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Posted:
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Newly Accredited Ministers' weekly reflection journal
Posted:
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Newly Accredited Ministers' daily diary
Posted:
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Posted:
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Posted:
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Posted:
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Posted:
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CMD Forms - Activity Record through the Year
Posted:
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CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review Feedback Guidance
Posted:
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CMD Forms - 360 degree Ministry Review
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25/09/2020
CMD Forms - Annual Audit
Posted:
25/09/2020
Becoming a mother in ministry
Posted:
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Ministerial Recognition Rules
Posted:
13/03/2019
Mortgages for Ministers - a Fact Sheet from Kingdom Bank
Posted:
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Safeguarding Requirements for Ministers accredited with both BUGB and BUW and working in Wales
Posted:
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CMCS Leaflet
Posted:
28/03/2017
Same Sex Marriage Guidance
Posted:
28/03/2017
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Posted:
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Guide to Pastoral Practice and Ministry
Posted:
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Further Studies Grants
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A Code of Ethics for Baptist Ministers
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