Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions
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 different formats.
Join the Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions e-mail group
Name of Group: Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions Sharing
Purpose of Group: Provide opportunities for Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions moderators/members, Seminary Contact Persons, presbytery staff and other related constituents to ask questions and share models and best practices with one another.
After you are added to the group and receive confirmation from Google Groups then you will be able to send an e-mail to the group to share any concerns/questions you have or want to raise. That way, all members of the group will receive the e-mail and will be able to respond accordingly and conversations will be able to flow back and forth amongst the group.
To participate in “Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions Sharing” an internet group for Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions and those who staff them, send a request to Molly Williams.
Alternative Examination Process
Mini-Study on Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
A questionnaire was sent to all moderators of Preparation for Ministry Committees/Commissions electronically on February 16, 2007. Learn more about the study.
Ministry Development Council
Website of the Ministry Development Council
What it means to be a center accredited by The Ministry Development Council
Individual links:
- Career and Personal Counseling Center (St. Petersburg, Florida)
- The Center for Ministry (Oakland California)
- Midwest Ministry Development Center (Columbus, Ohio)
- Midwest Ministry Development Service (Chicago, Illinois)
- Midwest Ministry Development Service (Kansas City, Kansas)
- The Ministry Development Center of the Southwest (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas)
- North Central Ministry Development Center (St. Paul, Minnesota)
- Northeast Career and Counseling Center (Princeton, New Jersey)