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NAVIGATING THE CANDIDACY PROCESS

NAVIGATING THE CANDIDACY PROCESS. CANDIDACY PROCESS. Inquiring. Declaring. Enrolling. INQUIRING. Contact your local church pastor, another deacon or elder, or your district superintendent.

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NAVIGATING THE CANDIDACY PROCESS

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  1. NAVIGATING THE CANDIDACY PROCESS

  2. CANDIDACY PROCESS Inquiring Declaring Enrolling

  3. INQUIRING Contact your local church pastor, another deacon or elder, or your district superintendent Persons are encouraged to use the resources, “The Christian as Minister” and “Ministry Inquiry Process”

  4. BEGINNING

  5. …BEGINNING • Working with mentor, apply to GBHEM, DOM for “Candidacy Guidebook” using form 101 and sending $50

  6. …BEGINNING

  7. CONTINUING

  8. …CONTINUING

  9. …CONTINUING Arrange for Tier 1 Assessment Interviews: For California: Dr. Scott Sullender, Samaritan Counseling Center, 869 N. Euclid Ave. Upland, CA 91786 (909)985-0513 For Islands: Dr. Gary Augustin, Samaritan Counseling Center, 1020 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, HI 96814 (808)545-2740

  10. DECLARING CANDIDACY

  11. To Become a Certified Candidate • Submit written response to questions in ¶311.3 (b) & (c) providing evidence of understanding and expectation concerning the following: • Submit a written response providing evidence of understanding the ministries of local pastors, deacons and elders within The United Methodist Church

  12. …becoming a Certified Candidate • Agree to highest ideals of Christian life as set forth • in ¶¶102-104; 160-166

  13. Continuing Candidacy 2. Annual written report by candidacy mentor to dCOM. 4. Annual interview and renewal by dCOM. (¶312)

  14. Requirements for Probationary Members and Commissioning Toward DEACON’S ORDERS-¶324 Qualifications: Certified Candidate for at least one (1) year, maximum 12 years Demonstrated his or her gifts for ministries of service and leader- ship to the satisfaction of the dCOM (¶324.2) • Including basic graduate theological studies (24 hours) within cohesive program.

  15. Requirements... Deacons Orders

  16. Requirements... Deacons Orders

  17. Requirements for Probationary Members and Commissioning Toward ELDERS ORDERS -¶324 Qualifications: Certified Candidate for at least one (1) year, maximum 12 years Demonstrated his or her gifts for ministries of service and leader- ship to the satisfaction of the dCOM (¶324.2) Education: Bachelor’s degree Master of Divinity • Including basic graduate theological studies (minimum of 24 hours) • Present a certificate of good health • Submit Candidate Disclosure form 114 • Complete a doctrinal examination/biographical statement • Be interviewed and recommended by dCOM (3/4 majority vote) • Be interviewed and recommended by BOM (2/3 majority vote)

  18. Requirements for theLOCAL PASTOR -¶315 • Present a certificate of good health • Submit Candidate Disclosure form 114 • Complete a doctrinal examination/biographical statement • Be interviewed and recommended by dCOM (3/4 majority vote) • Be interviewed and recommended by BOM (2/3 majority vote)

  19. Local Pastor Preparing for Probationary Membership and ELDER’S ORDERS - ¶324.6 • Forty years of age • Satisfied all requirements of Sections 1-3 and 7-14 of this paragraph • B.A. degree and five year course of study • 32 hours graduate theological study or equivalent (Advanced Course of Study) • Including the areas of evangelism and United Methodist history, doctrine, and polity

  20. The Big Picture MENTOR Assist in Discernment, Facilitate Reflection & Growth, Guide & Counsel, Report REGISTRAR Train, Interpret, Record Keeping, Reports D.S. Receive Written Application (letter), Nominate Guides & Mentors, Approve Service Appointments GBHEM-DOM Enrollment, Psychological Assessment, Consultant dCOM Enlist, Assign Mentors, Examine, Certify BOM Receive Candidate from dCOM, Interview, Defer or Recommend for Commissioning

  21. 1. Encourage and enlist candidates for ministry. 2. Assign candidacy mentor (with D.S.) 3. Supervise matters dealing with candidacy for ordination and licensing for local Pastor. 4. Counsel candidates and local pastor applicants regarding spiritual, experience and academic preparation for ministry . 5. Review academic progress of candidates and applicants (receiving annually transcripts and reports from college/seminary and District Superintendents.) 6. Maintain service record and file on every local pastor and candidate until becomes associate or probationary member. Then forward to BOM registrar. 7. Approved service and leadership for Certified Candidates. . 8. Annual review interview and renewal of candidacy and licensing for local pastor . 9. Oversee a process of supervision of personal and professional growth for local. pastors. 10. Recommend to BOM persons who qualify for: Probationary member Local pastor continuance Local pastor license Restoration of credentials dCOM Responsibilities

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