Fall 2012 exam registration now open
Registration for the Fall 2012 exams (Senior Exams, August 24th & 25th; Bible Content Exam, August 31st) is now open. The registration deadline for all exams is July 15th.
For more information and to register click here.
Vocation
But if the Bible says anything clearly, it says this: God calls us: calls us to do whatever God has in mind; calls us to set a great many other things aside and follow God's bidding.
— James O. Chatham from Is It I, Lord? Discerning God's Call to be a Pastor (Westminster John Knox Press, 2002)
PC(USA) ordination standards
Marcia Clark Myers, Director of Vocation and Andrew Black, Director of Constitutional Services, discuss PC(USA) ordination standards in this video.
New 'Advisory Handbook' for new Form of Government
2011-2013 'ADVISORY HANDBOOK ON PREPARING FOR MINISTRY IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)'
A new edition reflecting the changes related to the revised Form of Government approved in 2011. Provides moderators, presbytery staff, and applicants with an overview of the process and resources, its intentions and goals. The handbook is available as a free downloadable resource in PDF format:
Discerning Your Call and Your Gifts For Ministry of Word and Sacrament
This is a rewrite of "Discerning Your Call and Your Gifts for Ministry." This pamphlet is used to explore one's gifts & talents to further explore and possibly pursue the ministry profession.
Gifted by the Flame - Professional Church Vocations
This is an updated version of "Call to Presbyterian Professional Church Mission" — Allows one to choose different paths in the ministry profession, as well as to explore different areas of vocational interest.
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Addressing Seminarian Debt
This is a great video for anyone considering seminary or in seminary to consider as they plan financially.
Go to Lee Hinson-Hasty's blog to see the video.
Ordination
Within the ministry of the whole people of God, persons may be called to perform specific functions that are important to the life of particular communities of faith.
Read more of this article by Joseph D. Small.
Mini-Study on Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
A questionnaire was sent to all moderators of Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) electronically on February 16, 2007. Learn more about the study.
Committee on Preparation Trainers Network
The purpose of the Trainers Network is to provide training for Committees on Preparation for Ministry, using the gifts, skills and knowledge of experienced Presbyterians who have served or are serving fruitfully on Committee for Preparation for Ministry.
Middle Governing Body (MGB) Connect
Models, best practices, and policies from presbyteries and synods on Preparation for Ministry. We make no endorsements of these models and practices, but provide them in support of the mission and ministries of middle governing bodies. Please contact the author/governing body listed for further information.