Training the District Committee on Ordained Ministry

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Training the District Committee on Ordained Ministry www.bomlibrary.org Rev. Meg Lassiat Executive Director of Candidacy and Conference Relations mlassiat@gbhem.org Rev. Shannon Conklin-Miller Assistant General Secretary for Clergy Formation sconklin-miller@gbhem.org

Suggested Training Topics Discipline paragraphs dCOM Nominations and Membership Disciplinary responsibilities Process and requirements Candidacy Licensing Associate Membership Provisional Membership 2016 Book of Discipline changes Resources

Training Hints Interactive exercises Short lecture pieces Icebreakers and introductions Connect lesson content to application Adults learn best when they need to

2016 Book of Discipline ¶ 635 Board of Ordained Ministry ¶ 666 District Committee on Ordained Ministry

dCOM Membership, Organization, and Responsibilities

Membership At least 3 laity from district churches At least 6 clergy from the district Includes: deacons, elders, an associate member, one local pastor (completed COS) BOM representative (named by the BOM) The District Superintendent Diversity Balance Racial/Ethnic Young Adult Clergy Male/Female

Organization BOM sub-committee (¶ 635.1g) BOM trains dCOM members BOM assigns a member to each dCOM Nominations and term

Organization Officers Specific roles not named by Discipline Customary Chair or Co-Chairs District Registrar Secretary

Responsibilities Implement Candidacy Process Interview and recommend Certified candidacy Licensing Associate and Provisional Membership Reinstatement of membership See BOM Handbook, Chapter 2

Discipline Changes and Forms

New Requirements for dCOM Work ¶ 205.4 – After one year, lay supply ministers begin candidacy or the CLM process ¶ 303.4, ¶ 310.2d, ¶ 313.2 – Financial support for candidates ¶ 310.2b)(2) and ¶ 666.4 – Translation ¶ 666 – District Superintendent shall not chair

Forms Posted at www.bomlibrary.org Candidacy and Conference Relations Forms Action Outlines

Candidacy

Process and Requirements ¶ 310 – Candidacy Process ¶ 311 – ¶ 314 – Other Candidacy issues Psychological Assessment Background Checks Candidacy Mentoring UMCARES Action Items Forms and Candidacy Forms Votes and interview timelines Related Disciplinary changes

Candidacy Resources GBHEM Candidacy/Ordination Process Handout Candidacy Card Deck BOM Handbook – Chapters 4, 6, 7, 8 “Ministry of…” Flyers www.umcandidacy.org

Candidacy Resources The Christian As Minister, 2013 Edition English and Spanish Editions Available Part I – Discernment, UM Beliefs, Spiritual Disciplines Part II – Making Decisions and Process Appendices – Mentor Meeting Guides, Steps, Candidacy Retreats New Chapters – Health and Wholeness, Financial Literacy Spanish translation in the works

Licensing

Process and Requirements ¶ 315 and ¶ 316 – Licensing ¶ 317 – ¶ 320 – Other Licensing issues Licensing School License renewal – ¶ 319 Course of Study – ¶ 319 Related Disciplinary changes Votes and interview timelines Transcript evaluation

Transcript Evaluation Requested through a BOM officer or the District Superintendent Send request to cosregistrar@gbhem.org Full policy posted in the resource section

Preparing for Licensing Know the process for licensing and appointments Evaluate prior education and transcripts Policy for reading and writing assessment TABE if needed Learning differences Language proficiency

While Appointed LPs are clergy, not candidates License renewed annually beginning with dCOM Approved but not appointed means status is lay Listed as certified candidates, or… Approved but not appointed status on BAC Course of Study participation Course of Study exception for non-appointed candidates

Retired Local Pastors Retired status requirements Course of Study for Retired Local Pastors Impending retirement does not preclude an LP from attending COS

Supporting Local Pastors Theological education and formation Clergy mentoring Financial support and tutoring Recognize COS completion Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members Resources for LPs who are not dominant in English

Local Pastor Resources BOM Handbook – Chapters 11, 16 Course of Study Guidelines National Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors – www.nfamlp.org www.gbhem.org/localpastors

Associate Membership

Process and Requirements Educational Requirements Associate vs. Provisional Membership Conference standards for Associate Membership Related Disciplinary changes Votes and interview timelines

Associate Membership Resources BOM Handbook – Chapter 11 National Fellowship of Associate Members and Local Pastors – www.nfamlp.org

Provisional Membership

Process and Requirements ¶ 324 Medical Form Educational requirements Graduate education route Course of Study route Conference standards for Provisional Membership Related Disciplinary changes Votes and interview timelines

Provisional Membership Resources BOM Handbook – Chapter 12

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Section Resources www.bomlibrary.org District Committee on Ordained Ministry Section

Card Decks for Sale E-mail to place orders being sent or send me an email Cost - $11/deck, $7.50 S&H for order Orders due to Candidacy Office by January 20 Estimated delivery by mid-February

District Committee on Ordained Ministry Section Questions? www.bomlibrary.org District Committee on Ordained Ministry Section

Training the District Committee on Ordained Ministry www.bomlibrary.org Rev. Meg Lassiat Executive Director of Candidacy and Conference Relations mlassiat@gbhem.org Rev. Shannon Conklin-Miller Assistant General Secretary for Clergy Formation sconklin-miller@gbhem.org