Registration for Fall 2010 ordination exams closed
Bible Exegesis Examination – August 2010
The canonical books from which the periscopes will be taken for the August 2010 Open Book Exegesis Examination are:
Old Testament Amos
New Testament Luke
The particular periscopes from the above referenced books will be announced August 28, 2010 by the proctors at the conclusion of the Church Polity examination and NOT before noon on that date.
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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)
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.
New handbook available
Preparation for Ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Advisory Handbook
Provides moderators, presbytery staff, and applicants with an overview of the process and resources, its intentions and goals. Provides moderators, presbytery staff, and applicants with an overview of the process and resources, its intentions and goals. The handbook will be available soon through the Presbyterian Distribution Service. For now you can download a copy in PDF format:
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.