1. BulletWhen you are contacted by someone inquiring about Licensed/Ordained Ministry give them a copy of The Christian as Minister. If you don't have a copy get one from your District Superintendent.


  1. BulletReview and discuss The Christian as Minister with the person, helping them to begin to discern and clarify their call to ministry.


  1. BulletContact the District Superintendent, in writing, indicating that this person has contacted you and is meeting with you concerning a call to Ordained Ministry. Please remember:  


  1. BulletAfter you have completed The Christian as Minister, have the person make an appointment to discuss their call to ministry with the District Superintendent.  At that time the District Superintendent may or may not have them completed the required background checks and begin the formal steps toward Candidacy.


  1. BulletOnce they have been assigned a mentor and have completed their Online Candidacy Guidebook, prefer your Staff/Parish Relations Committee for a meeting with the candidate.


  1. BulletUpon receiving a positive recommendation from the S/PPRC, the Candidate must also receive a 2/3 positive vote from the your congregation's Charge Conference. Please remember


  1. BulletAfter receiving a positive recommendation from your congregations’ Charge Conference be sure the candidate mails Form 104: Declaration of Candidacy for Ordained Ministry, all written work prepared for S/PPRC, and all education transcripts to the dCOM Registrar and to the District Superintendent's Office.


  1. BulletThis ends your formal participation in the Candidacy Process, but you are encouraged to please nurture, guide and access this person’s call into ministry.

Pastor’s Page

Here is a check list to help you as you pastor to guide a church member/participant as the explore and examine possible call to License or Ordained Ministry. In the window to the right you will find the initial steps required as you guide this potential candidate through the beginning steps toward candidacy and possible License or Ordained ministry.


If you have any additional questions concerning these steps towards candidacy or are confused in any way please contact the Board’s Registrar/Administrative Assistant VIA EMAIL.

What to do When Someone Asks You About Entering the Ministry