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of Forms Used in the Preparation for Ministry Process —
Form 1:
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Application for Enrollment as an Inquirer: Background Information
for Session And CPM (pages 1-13)
The potential Inquirer's first written communication to the
Session and the Presbytery's Committee on Preparation for Ministry,
along with Session's evaluation and recommendation. This form
provides basic information regarding the applicant's background,
identity, and interests. Included in the form are questions
for reflection by both applicant and Session.
Form 2A:
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Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as Inquirer (pages
14-17)
To be completed by the applicant seeking to be enrolled. The
CPM action regarding the application as well as that of the
Presbytery are recorded on this form. Upon completion, Stated
Clerk of presbytery sends the form to the Office of Resourcing
Committees on Preparation for Ministry, 100 Witherspoon Street
- Room M004, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396.
Form 2B:
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Covenant Agreement Between Inquirer, Session, and CPM; and
Inquirer Release (pages 18-19)
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered
into by the Inquirer, the Session and the Committee on Preparation
for Ministry. The Inquirer Release sets in motion an understanding
that permits the CPM to secure information necessary to make
responsible decisions and recommendations.
Form 3:
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Pre-Interview Annual Consultation Report (pages 20-23)
This report, completed by the Inquirer/Candidate before each
Annual Consultation, evaluation progress in accomplishing previously
agreed-upon goals and objectives. This form requests a listing
of completed courses, and includes specific questions to be
addressed in each of the five growth areas.
Form 4:
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Report of Annual Consultation (pages 24-25)
A summary report of the Annual Consultation, completed by the
CPM and the Inquirer/Candidate, that indicates developmental
progress in the five key areas along with growth objectives
agreed to for the next year. Designed for use by enrollees before,
during and after theological education. Completed report is
sent to enrollee, theological institution, and sponsoring Session.
Form 5A:
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Application to be Received by Presbytery as a Candidate (pages
26-32)
Upon completion, this form is sent by Stated Clerk of Presbytery
to the Office of Resourcing Committees on Preparation for Ministry,
100 Witherspoon Street - Room M004, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396.
Form 5B:
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Covenant Agreement Between Candidate, Session and CPM; and
Candidate
Release (pages 33-34)
A signed acknowledgement of the new covenant relationship entered
into by the Candidate, the Session and the Presbytery Committee
on Preparation for Ministry.
Form 6:
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Summary Report of Final Assessment of Candidate's Readiness
to be Examined for Ordination (pages 35-36)
This form, completed by the CPM, acknowledges that the CPM of
the Candidate's presbytery has conducted a final assessment
of the candidate's preparation and readiness to begin ministry;
and that he/she has successfully completed all of the denomination's
and the Committee's requirements and is ready to be examined
for ordination. Also included on the form is a description of
the information to be sent to a calling Presbytery, when requested.
Form 7A:
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Certificate of Approval of Transfer (page 37)
Form used in the transfer of an enrollee from one presbytery
to another; completed and signed by Stated Clerk of transferring
presbytery and Stated Clerk of receiving presbytery, who copies
and mails to Office of Resourcing Committees on Preparation
for Ministry, 100 Witherspoon Street - Room M004, Louisville,
Kentucky 40202-1396.
Form
7B: —
Report of Withdrawal or Removal of Inquirer or Candidate,
or Ordination of a
of a Candidate (page 38)
Form used to report to the Office of Resourcing Committees on
Preparation for Ministry particular action of the Presbytery
Committee relative to the withdrawal, removal, or ordination
of enrolled persons.
Form
8: —
File Folder
This document contains a sheet to develop a profile of the inquirer
as well as a checklist of steps in the Preparation for Ministry
process.
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