Wesleyan course of study, and to the nature assisting you in developing an effective ministry WELCOME of your ordination, commission or license. A within The Wesleyan Church. report of the examination with records and 1. The district into which you transfer may We welcome your interest in finding a place of transcripts shall be sent to The Division of provide an orientation for all new ministers, ministry within The Wesleyan Church. We believe Education and Clergy Development who shall acquainting them with the organization, our Church has a vital mission to accomplish in communicate with you regarding any academic leadership, standing rules, procedures, our world and we believe our Church is made up work necessary to meet the equivalency of our expectations and personnel of the district. of people who will respond to appropriate pastoral course of study. Don't miss this orientation. leadership in an effort to fulfill that mission. If you b. Enroll with The Division of Education and Clergy 2. You should attempt to visit the Wesleyan agree with us in doctrine and spirit, and believe God Development and complete any academic work World Headquarters in Fishers, IN and is leading you to join hands with us in ministry, we required. Completion of studies in Wesleyan become acquainted with the organization, welcome you. The Wesleyan Church seeks to history and polity will be minimum requirements personnel and operation of the general assist ministers in their efforts to be as healthy, fit but other courses may also be necessary in church. and effective as possible. This begins with certain order for you to complete training considered by 3. You should, within the first two years of expectations regarding preparation for ministry. Our The Wesleyan Church to be minimal for its appointment, visit the Wesleyan college in expectation for academic preparation includes ministers. Completion of any academic work your area and become familiar with its study in Bible, theology, church history, may be done at an area Wesleyan college, by program and administration. denominational history/polity, practical ministry and correspondence through Education and Clergy 4. You should participate fully in your district's general education. Your academic study will be Development, or by attending a FLAME, family camp, ministers' retreats and evaluated with every effort to recognize the level of FLAMA, or district extension course. conferences. service you held in the denomination from which c. Serve under appointment in the district in a 5. Along with the close supervision and counsel you are transferring. supply capacity while completing any of the district superintendent, you may want deficiencies. It is expected that any deficiencies to ask that an experienced pastor of the PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFER will be met within a period of one year. The one- district be assigned to assist you with The following is offered to you as a guide for year relationship with the Church as a minister periodic questions regarding your ministry in completing the process of transfer: in process of transfer may be extended by vote the Church. 1. Present a letter of standing or other credentials of the district conference. The district board of and transcripts or other records of ministerial administration may terminate the relationship if training to the district it is determined that it is not in the best interests superintendent. of the district to continue the relationship. 2. Guided by the district superintendent fill out d. The district board of ministerial development the Transferring Ministers application (which shall recommend you to the district conference should be sent along with a copy of your for full standing when your service has been credentials to the General Superintendent’s satisfactory and all academic work has been office) in order to seek approval from the completed. General Superintendent for acceptance, which if granted will be subject to the following ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS procedures: In addition to the disciplinary requirements, the (a) You shall be examined by the district board of following guidelines are suggested as means of ministerial development relative to your Christian experience, call, qualifications for the ministry, the equivalence of training to the

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