1. To have an overview of selection, training and Continuing Ministerial Education for those in ordained ministry and to advise the Bishop and the Synod accordingly.
   
   
2. To be the Governing Body of the Norwich Ordained Local Ministry Scheme with responsibility for selection, training and Continuing Ministerial Education.
   
   
3. To have responsibility, in partnership with the Readers Committee, for the training and ministry of Readers.
   
   
4. To promote the development of Lay Ministry in the Diocese.
   
   
5. To encourage vocations to lay and ordained ministry.
   
   
6. To promote the development of Continuing Ministerial Education in the Diocese.
   
   
7. To respond to best practice as commended for Ministry in the Church of England.
   
   
8. To encourage and promote shared Ministry and Ministry teams throughout the Diocese.
   
   
9. To engage actively with the governors of the Norwich Cathedral Institute.
   
   
10. To work regionally and ecumenically in all matters wherever possible.

1. A Chairman who is a member of the Bishop's Staff
2. A Vice-Chairman who is a lay person nominated by the Bishop's Council
3. The Secretary of the Readers' Committee
4. One lay person elected by the Diocesan Synod
5. One clergy person elected by Diocesan Synod
6. Four persons nominated by the Bishop's Council to reflect the work of the Board
7. Two members co-opted by the Board.

1. The Diocesan Secretary
2. The Principal of the Ordained Local Ministry Scheme
3. The Director of Continuing Ministerial Education
4. The Diocesan Director of Ordinands
5. The Assistant Director of Lay and Reader Training
6. The Assistant Director of Training
7. The Ecumenical Officer
8. The Director of the Cathedral Institute

The Board of Ministry meet at least four times a year.

The Board of Ministry appoints a Board of Studies to monitor the quality of training and liaise with appropriate institutions for the accreditation of Reader and Ordained Local Ministry courses.