Ministry Options
If you are just beginning to explore your calling, visit www.explorecalling.org, or click below for information on specific ministry options.
Professional Certification
- Professional Certification in Specialized Ministries - in the areas of Camp/Retreat, Christian Educations, Evangelism, Music Ministry, Spiritual Formation, Older Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry
Local Pastors
- General information on the ministry of Local Pastors
- Course of Study and locations of schools
- Steps into Ordained Ministry (also applicable to local pastor licensing)
Ordained Ministry
- Steps into Ordained Ministry
- Order of Deacon
- Order of Elder
- Seminaries approved by University Senate
- Accredited CPE Centers in the Northeast
More Information
Click the main headings below to view these sections:
includes information/links for:
-Conference Relations (including deadlines for requesting retirement, leaves, etc.)
-Local Pastors (Course of Study and Licensing School)
-Conference Relations (including deadlines for requesting retirement, leaves, etc.)
-Local Pastors (Course of Study and Licensing School)
-Deacons/Diaconal Ministry/Professional Certification
-Continuing Formation and Spiritual Growth (scholarships and MEF grants)
-Pastoral Nurture (maternity/paternity leave, release time)
-Pastoral Nurture (maternity/paternity leave, release time)
includes information/links for:
-Explore Your Call
-Explore Your Call
-Professional Certification
-Local Pastors
-Ordained Ministry (Deacons and Elders)
includes information/links for:
-Steps to Ordained Ministry
-Navigating the Online Candidacy Process
-Steps to Ordained Ministry
-Navigating the Online Candidacy Process
-Candidacy Certification Process
-Psychological Assessment Process
-Psychological Assessment Process
-Online Candidacy Application
-Related forms and guidelines
-Related forms and guidelines
-Application packets
includes information/links for:
-Education Options: Provisional/Full Membership
-Education Options: Provisional/Full Membership
-Board policies
-Conference Relations Forms
-Continuing Formation and Spiritual Growth
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