Forms and applications
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Form 4 - Report on Consultation
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
A summary report of the consultation, completed by the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry and the inquirer/candidate, that indicates developmental progress in the five key areas along with growth objectives agreed to for the next year. The completed report is sent to the inquirer/candidate, theological institution, and sponsoring session.
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Form 5A - Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as a Candidate
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
To be completed initially by the inquirer seeking to be advanced to candidacy. The recommendations of the session and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry along with the action taken by the presbytery are recorded on this form.
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Form 5B - Session Recommendation for Enrollment as Candidate
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Joining Hands
This form is completed by the inquirer’s session and forwarded to the presbytery’s committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. Questions that may guide the session’s discussion with the inquirer and provide support for its recommendation to the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry may be found in the "Advisory Handbook" on pages 39-41. Attach a letter explaining rationale for the session’s action in light of inquirer’s suitability.
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Form 5C - Report of Consultation to become a Candidate
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered into by the candidate and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. This form also establishes growth areas for candidate. The completed report is sent to the inquirer/candidate, theological institution, and sponsoring session.
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Form 5D - Covenant Agreement and Candidate Release
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered into by the candidate, the session and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry. The candidate release sets in motion an understanding that permits the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry to secure information necessary to make responsible decisions and recommendations.
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Form 6 - Summary Report of Final Assessment
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
This form, completed by the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry, acknowledges that the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry of the candidate’s presbytery has conducted a final assessment of the candidate’s preparation and readiness to begin ministry. It certifies that she/he has successfully completed all of the denomination’s and the committee/commission overseeing preparation for ministry's requirements and so is ready to be examined for ordination. (Since this report may need to be shared with another calling presbytery, this form should be used by all presbyteries.)
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Form 7A - Changing the Relationship of Care with the Presbytery
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
This form is used when a person under care advances within the process, such as enrolling as an inquirer advancing to candidacy, a transfer of covenant relationship, or certification of readiness to seek a call. It is completed and signed by the stated clerk who sends the form to the Office of the General Assembly at the address indicated or emails the completed PDF form to Janie Burton. (This form should be used by all presbyteries.)
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Form 7B - Report of Conclusion of work with this Presbytery
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Preparation for Ministry
This form is used to report the ending of the preparation for ministry process (through transfer, withdrawal, removal or ordination) to the Office of the General Assembly. It is completed and signed by the stated clerk who sends the form to the Office of the General Assembly at the address indicated or emails the completed PDF form to Janie Burton. (This form should be used by all presbyteries.)
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Fund raising resources for international Young Adult Volunteers
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Adult Volunteers
Helpful fund raising documents for international Young Adult Volunteers.
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Fund raising resources for national Young Adult Volunteers
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Young Adult Volunteers
Helpful fund raising documents for national Young Adult Volunteers.