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District Committee on Ordained Ministry Handbook Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church District Committee on Ordained Ministry Handbook 2018 Edition Iowa Conference Thanks to the connectional nature of the United Methodist Church, we express our gratitude to the West Ohio Annual Conference for the initial draft of this handbook. It is used here by permission and adapted for use in the Iowa Annual Conference. Questions should be directed to: Lisa Steel Director of Ministerial Services Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 2301 Rittenhouse St. Des Moines, IA 50321 515-974-8939 [email protected] Iowa Annual Conference | dCOM Handbook |2018 Edition | 2 Table of Contents Purpose of this Handbook ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Our Responsibility Called Anew Task Force ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Definition of Effectiveness in Ministry ............................................................................................................................ 7 The District Committee on Ordained Ministry Adapted from The Book of Discipline 2016 (¶666) ................................. 9 dCOM Leadership Job Descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 11 Quick Start Guide for Interviews ............................................................................................................................... 13 Confidentiality ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Confidentiality Covenant………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..16 Candidacy Process Iowa Candidacy Process ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Licensed and Ordained Ministries Overview Book of Discipline 2016 ........................................................................... 21 Tracks for Licensing and Ordination The Book of Discipline 2016................................................................................. 21 Clergy Discernment Tool for those Considering Vocational Candidacy ...................................................................... 25 Sample letter from Clergy Person .............................................................................................................................. 31 District Superintendent Discernment Tool ................................................................................................................... 32 Lay Servant Ministries Overview The Book of Discipline 2016 (¶266-271) ................................................................ 34 Other Lay Ministry Opportunities ............................................................................................................................. 35 Certified Lay Ministry Book of Discipline 2016 (¶ 271) ................................................................................................ 36 Local Pastor Licensing School Overview ................................................................................................................... 50 Interview Guides dCOM Interview Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................... 51 District Committee Voting Percentages ................................................................................................................... 53 CLM Initial Certification Interview (¶271) ..................................................................................................................... 54 Introductory Interview (¶310) ............................................................................................................................................ 55 SPPRC Interview of Candidate for Ministry................................................................................................................. 56 Charge/Church Conference Interview of a Candidate for Ministry ............................................................................... 58 Initial Certification Interview (¶310.2) .......................................................................................................................... 59 Initial Licensing Interview (¶315) ............................................................................................................................... 60 Renewal of Certified Candidacy Interview (¶313) ......................................................................................................... 61 Renewal of Local Pastor License Interview (¶315) .................................................................................................... 62 Recommendation for Associate Membership Interview (¶322) ............................................................................... 64 Recommendation for Provisional Membership Interview (¶324) ................................................................................. 65 3| Iowa Annual Conference | dCOM Handbook |2018 Edition The Book of Discipline Provisional Questions (¶324.9) ................................................................................................. 66 Toward an Effective Interview Process ...................................................................................................................... 67 Iowa dCOM Questions .............................................................................................................................................. 73 Forms Iowa Conference Interview Form for Certified Lay Minister (CLM) Interview ................................................................ 75 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Introductory Interview ......................................................................................... 77 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Initial Certification Interview ................................................................................ 79 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Initial Licensing Interview .................................................................................... 81 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Combined Initial Certification & Licensing Interview ............................................ 83 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Renewal of Certified Candidacy Interview .......................................................... 85 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Renewal of Local Pastor License Interview ........................................................ 87 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Recommendation for Associate Membership Interview....................................... 89 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Recommendation for Provisional Membership Interview- Elder .......................... 91 Iowa Conference Interview Form for Recommendation for Provisional Membership Interview- Deacon ...................... 93 SPPRC Discernment Tool........................................................................................................................................... 94 SPPRC Facilitator Interview Report Form #102 ........................................................................................................ 102 The United Methodist Church Declaration of Candidacy for Ordained Ministry Charge Conference (Or Equivalent Body) Recommendation Form #104 .............................................................. 103 Statement of Fulfilment of Theological Studies for Candidates seeking Commissioning and Provisional Membership ......................................................................................................... 104 dCOM Recommendation form…………….. .............................................................................................................. 105 Annual Candidacy Mentor Report to dCOM .............................................................................................................. 107 Appendix of Resources Glossary of Candidacy Terms .................................................................................................................................................. 108 Course of Study Classes ........................................................................................................................................... 113 Anticipated Costs associated with Candidacy and Education .................................................................................... 114 Anticipated Time Commitment .................................................................................................................................. 115 Local Pastors FAQ .................................................................................................................................................... 116 List of Approved Seminaries ..................................................................................................................................... 119 The Ministry of Local Pastors .................................................................................................................................... 122 The Ministry of Deacons .........................................................................................................................................
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