Ordained, Licensed and Certified Ministry In The United Methodist Church

Entering Ordained and Licensed Ministry - The Candidacy Process

• The Ministry of the Elder
• The Ministry of the Licensed Local Pastor
• The Ministry of the Deacon
• Steps into Ordained Ministry - 2004
• Navigating the Candidacy Process in Wisconsin - PowerPoint / Adobe PDF
• Educational Requirements Summary
• The Five Year Course of Study for Licensed Local Pastors - Outline
• United Methodist Student Loans and Scholarships Booklet
• Wisconsin Conference Seminary Scholarship Guidelines

Web Links:

• Wisconsin Conference Website
• General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
• List of United Methodist Seminaries
• The Five Year Course of Study for Licensed Local Pastors
• Deacons and Diaconal Ministries

Deacons in The United Methodist Church A Ministry of Word and Service

• The Ministry of The Deacon
• The Deacon: Ministry Through Words of Faith and Acts of Love
• The Ordained Deacon: Stories Connecting Word and Service

Certification in Specialized Ministries

• Certification in Specialized Ministries in The United Methodist Church
• Camp and Retreat Ministries
• Christian Education
• Evangelism
• Music Ministries
• Spiritual Formation
• Youth Ministry

Certification Tracks

• Professional Certification
• Paraprofessional Certification
• Undergraduate Certification

Application for Admission to Certification Studies

Chaplains and Chaplain Ministries

• The Ministry of Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors
• Ecclsiastical Endorsement
• The Endorsement Process

Contact Information for the Board of Ordained Ministry

Email the Executive Secretary of the Board