Preparation for Ministry

This page provides models, programs and policies from presbyteries and synods for work of Committee on the Preparation for Ministry.

Alternative Examination Process for CPMs

• Alternate Examination Process from Western Reserve Presbytery

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Policy for Candidates Not Moving Forward in Process

• CPM for Ministry Policy for Candidates Not Moving Forward in Process from National Capital Presbytery

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Policy Concerning Book of Order G-6.0106 b.

• CPM Policy Concerning Book of Order G-6.0106 b. from San Francisco Presbytery

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Records Rentention Policy for Inquirer and Candidate files

• CPM Records Retention Policy for Inquirer/Candidate Files from Redstone Presbytery

Committee on Preparation for Ministry in Addition to Book of Order Chapter 14

• Guidelines of the CPM from Western New York Presbytery
• Guidelines for Shepherding Inquirers and Candidates in Preparation for Ministry from the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley

Inquirers and Candidates

• Assessing Inquirers and Candidates from Denver Presbytery
• Evaluation: A Proposed Paradigm Shift from Milwaukee Presbytery
• Development Chart Greater Atlanta Presbytery

Learning Disabilities

• Biblical Languages: Learning Disabilities and Alternative Course of Study from New Brunswick Presbytery

Materials for Advisors

• CPM liaison working with Inquirers and Candidates from Chicago Presbytery

Please email any models or polices on the following topics to Angela Lucear:

Candidate Indebtedness Policy
Dealing with extraordinary candidates
Partnerships between seminaries and CPMs in guiding candidates