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New: Powerpoint presentations Mentor Relationships Slideshow Navigating the Candidacy Process Navigating the Candidacy Online Process

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Important Contact Information

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Publications:

Ministry of Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors

Ministry of the Deacon

Ministry of the Elder

Ministry of the Licensed Local Pastor

Steps into the Ordained Ministry: Deacon and Elder

Application for Candidacy Guidebook: It is best to fill out this form online. Go to: https://public.gbhem.org/candidacy/default.aspx The processing time will be much shorter (4 to 8 days, as opposed to 4 to 6 weeks). Also note that on 1/2/07 the candidacy fee was raised to $75.00. We do provide a Word document here if you really need it.

Biographical Information (PDF - Word)

Medical Report of Ministerial Candidate (PDF - Word)

Declaration of Candidacy for Ordained Ministry Charge Conference Recommendation (PDF - Word)

Application for Clergy Relationship to the Annual Conference (PDF - Word)

Application for Change in Clergy Relationship to the Annual Conference (PDF - Word)

Application for Readmission to Clergy Relationship with Annual Conference (PDF - Word)

Annual Report of Clergy Member on Leave of Absence (PDF - Word)

Theological School Recommendation Form for Ordination and Conference Membership (PDF - Word)

Course of Study for Ordained Ministry 2005-2008 Correspondence (PDF - Word)

Enrollment Form Studies in UM History, Doctrine, and Polity (PDF - Word)

Candidacy Mentor's Request for the Assessment Packet for the DOM Candidacy Assessment Office (PDF - Word)

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Approval Report for Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry (PDF - Word)

Candidate's Disclosure Form (PDF - Word)

Candidacy Renewal (PDF - Word)