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Manual of Licensing and Ordination Procedures 2013 Edition T  o Be Used By District Examining Boards/Boards of Oversight
Table of Contents Introduction to the 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, & 2012 Edition 3 Digital Submission Guidelines 4 LICENSURE AND ORDINATION Brethren Church Licensing & Ordination Candidate Tracking Form 5 Important Deadlines 9 Other Important Information 9 Sequence of Events for Licensure & Ordination 10 Step 1: Initial Call 10 Step 2: Initial Licensing 10 Step 3: Renewal of Licensing (up to four (4) cycles) 10 Step 4: Ordination 11 Recognition or Reinstatement of Ordination 13 Procedures for Licensure and Ordination 14 Step 1: Initial Call 14 Step 2: Initial Licensing 15 Step 3: Renewal of Licensing (up to four (4) cycles) 16 Step 5: Ordination 17 Forms for Licensure and Ordination 19 Ordination: Call to Ministry 19 Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal 20 Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal 21 Ordination: Examination for Ordination 22 Ordination: National Ordination Council Examination 23 Ordination: Confidential Reference Form 24 Ordination: Resume’ and Pastoral Profile 27 Ordination: Philosophy of Ministry 33 Ordination: Written Examination for Licensing and Ordination 35 A: Ordination: Positions on Social and Self Care Issues 35 B: Cross Cultural Experience 37 C: Reading & Coursework 37 1. Courses in Brethren Pastoral Ministry 37 2. Bible Reading 37 3. Books read since initial licensure 38 Oral Examination for Application to Licensing and Ordination 40 National Ordination Council Outline for Oral Interview and Examination 42 Required Readings for Licensing and Ordination 43 The Message of the Brethren Ministry 44 The Brethren Church: Why? by J. Allen Miller 45 The Origin and Spirit of the Brethren People by J. Allen Miller 48 The Brethren Church: A Challenge by J. Allen Miller 51 Why A Church Called Brethren by Jerry Flora 55 The Concept of Membership in the Brethren Church 59 Statement on Ordination of Divorced Persons 63 Recommendation on the Subject of the Ordination of Women 65 National Ordination Council Policy on Brethren Intensives 66 Guidelines for Pastoral and Congregational Ethics 67 Introduction to the 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, & 2013 Editions This edition builds upon the hard work of many individuals. Several years ago the National Ordination Council recognized the need for a set of documents that would clearly define, standardize, and implement the guidelines of the National Association of Brethren Church Elders and the several districts to provide for a national ordination examination process. The members of the National Ordination Council developed the original “Sequence of Events Leading to Licensure and Ordination,” and the accompanying written exam, oral exam, forms, and readings. NOC members later developed the original tracking Ordination: Call to Ministrynd the checklist. When commissioning was added, the members of the National Ordination Council collaboratively added the necessary sections. The many members of the Council who over the years developed, edited, and updated these documents have made this edition possible, and their contribution is gratefully acknowledged. In order to distribute these documents as efficiently as possible, it was decided to have them edited for content, abbreviated whenever possible, and translated into electronic formats that could be easily transmitted and distributed. In many cases the original editions were lost, and it was only through the efforts of pastors throughout the denomination that a complete set of documents in adequate condition to be translated electronically became available. It is with deep appreciation for the work done by so many, and in the hope that these documents will continue to assist those who seek to serve in ministry for the Kingdom of God in The Brethren Church that this edition is presented. The 2004 Edition contains mainly cosmetic changes, but already reflects the desire of the various constituencies that depend upon this material; that it remains a current guideline, able to be easily updated to reflect the changing needs of our district while upholding timeless values and standards. The 2008 Edition makes significant changes to the written exam, with a complete re-write of the reading program requirements, updating the questions and materials to reflect the need for an easier to understand format. The 2009 Edition has significant changes to the written exam, including changes to many forms which streamline the process. The 2010 Edition separates Commissioning Procedures from the Licensing & Ordination Procedures, and has updated tracking, sequence, and other forms. The 2012 Edition completes the separation of Commissioning, Licensure & Ordination, and the Brethren reading Program into three manuals, and a renumbering of all forms The 2013 Edition recognizes the MAPT as an approved curriculum for ordination, and requires written evidence of the candidates interaction with the materials in the Brethren Intensives Dr. G. Emery Hurd, editor Digital Submission Guidelines
Brethren Church Licensure & Ordination Candidate Tracking Form Revised 05/05/2010 The candidate, the appropriate district board, and the presiding officer of the National Ordination Council should maintain a copy of this form. The Candidate is ultimately responsible for the proper submission of all forms and materials. PLEASE SUBMIT FORMS DIGITALLY IF POSSIBLE District Responsible for Oversight: _________________________________________________ Name of Candidate: _____________________________________________________________ Street: ________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Church Where Membership Held: __________________________________________________ Church Currently Serving (or Seminary Year): ________________________________________ Name of Supervising Elder: _______________________________________________________ Street: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________________________________________ The Following Must Be Included in Each Candidate File. Check when item completed Items in BOLD ARE REQUIRED FOR ORDINATION Ordination: Call to Ministry (Notice of Call to Ministry from Local Church) – Date: ___/___/___ Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal ( Local Church ) –Date: ___/___/___ First Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Second Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Third Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Fourth Renewal Date: ___/___/___
First Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Second Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Third Renewal Date: ___/___/___ Fourth Renewal Date: ___/___/___
Ordination: National Ordination Council Examination (by District Board) – Date : ___/___/___ Sent by District after Licensure of at Least One Year, One Year in Active Ministry, and Completion of Entire Written and Oral Exam and All Required Classes and Readings Ordination: Confidential Reference Form, 3 references. Sent to Reference, who returns these directly to the District Board - Date: ___/___/___ Reference #1 Date: ___/___/___ Reference #2 Date: ___/___/___ Reference #3 Date: ___/___/___ DISC and Myers Briggs Personality Inventory – Date : ___/___/___ Criminal Background Check – Date : ___/___/___ Ordination: Resume’ and Pastoral Profile – Section Date Personal info ___/___/_____ Pastoral Ministry ___/___/_____ Christian Experience ___/___/_____ Doctrine ___/___/_____ Vision ___/___/_____ Core Values ___/___/_____
Role of Elder ___/___/_____ Pastoral Finances ___/___/_____ Pastoral Statements ___/___/_____ Pastoral Ethics ___/___/_____ Spiritual Gifts ___/___/_____ Style of Leadership ___/___/_____ Philosophy of Ministry___/___/_____ Professional Resume’ WITH CURRENT PICTURE – Date Received: ___/___/___ ~CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE~ Two (2) Sermons, either audio or video (CD, DVD, or approved formats) Ordination: Philosophy of Ministry Ordination: Written Examination A. Ordination: Social and Self Care Issues ___/___/_____ B. Cross Cultural Exp. ___/___/_____ C. Reading/Coursework __/___/_____
EVERY CHURCH, CANDIDATE, AND MENTORING PASTOR SHOULD HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLWING MATERIALS (Current Edition) ___ Manual of Commissioning Procedures ___ Manual of Ordination Procedures ___ Manual of Procedure of the Brethren Church ___ Manual of Pastoral and Congregational Procedures of the Brethren Church ___ Brethren Beliefs ___ District Constitution/By-Laws ___ Brethren Pastor's Handbook ___ Other Items Required by Specific District: ___ Item1: ______________________________________________________________ ___ Item 2: ______________________________________________________________ ___ Item 3: ______________________________________________________________ ___ Item 4: ______________________________________________________________ ___ Item 5: ______________________________________________________________ Important Deadlines
Other Important Information
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“Licensing & Ordination Candidate Tracking Form” Candidate, Mentor and the District Examining Board/Board of Oversight should maintain separate copies of this document for each candidate, marking when each item is completed. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS DIGITALLY IF POSSIBLE STEP 1 - INITIAL CALL (Optional) 1. At any time, the local church may call a person to consider the Pastoral Ministry or any Special Ministry. The candidate must hold membership in a recognized Brethren Church or under the authority of the United States Ministry Council for a period of not less than one year prior to issuance of call. NOTE: Each candidate & each local congregation is responsible for qualifications delineated by local & District constitutions. 2. The local church notifies the Board of Oversight/Examining Board of action (Use Ordination: Call to Ministry) 3. Such a call is not necessarily a prerequisite for commissioning, licensing, or ordination 4. Candidate would then proceed to Step 2 – Initial Licensing
1. The local church votes to request examination for licensing & notifies the Board of Oversight/Examining Board (Use Ordination: Examination for Licensure or Renewal). 2. The Board of Oversight/Examining Board sends the candidate three (3) copies of the Confidential Reference Form (Use Ordination: Confidential Reference Form), giving a date for return of the copies. 3. The date & place are set for examination. The candidate is notified by the secretary of the Board of Oversight/Examining Board & given a basic outline of areas to be covered during the interview. 4. The Board of Oversight/Examining Board notifies the candidate & the local church about results of examination (Use Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal). 5. The local church conducts a public recognition of licensing, returning a completed Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal to the Board of Oversight/Examining Board & requesting a Ministerial Card for licensing. 6. The candidate arranges to take the DISC, Myers Briggs Personality Inventory, and have a Criminal Background Check completed and have the results sent to the District Board 7. Individuals will then proceed to either Step 4: Renewal of Licensing or Step 5: Ordination STEP 3: RENEWAL OF LICENSING – UP TO FOUR (4) CYCLES Only One Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal per Candidate, updated annually 1. The local church votes to request examination for renewal of the licensing & notifies the Board of Oversight/Examining Board (Use Same Ordination: Examination for Licensure or Renewal). This is repeated each year while under licensure for accountability between candidate, local church & District Board of Oversight/Examining Board. 2. The Board of Oversight/Examining Board interviews the candidate to update the Board's understanding of the candidate's training, beliefs, & experience. 3. DISC, Myers Briggs Personality Inventory and Criminal Background Check are reviewed with the candidate, with suggestions for responding to areas of concern. (Taken in first year, progress reviewed in following cycles) 4. If the candidate's licensing is renewed, the Board of Oversight/Examining Board notifies the church (Use Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal) and the church publicly renews the license. This is repeated each year while under licensure for accountability between candidate, local church & district Board of Oversight/Examining Board. 5. If the candidate is ready for ordination examination, proceed to Step 5: Ordination
1. The local church votes to request that the Board of Oversight/Examining Board recommends the candidate's examination by the National Ordination Council, and informs the Board of Oversight/Examining Board of this action (Use Ordination: Examination for Ordination). 2. The Candidate has several requirements for examination, through the District Board of Oversight/Examining Board, which must be completed prior to scheduling with National Ordination Council. They include: · Licensed either by a recognized district or by the United States Ministry Council for a period of not less than one year (some districts require longer) prior to their examination. Be aware that several districts have requirements as to actively serving a congregation. Please check your district Constitution. · A complete written application, with all sections, references, resume, sermons, and forms properly completed and turned into the facilitator of NOC by February 15th of the year seeking NOC examination. · Completion of all Brethren classes as an A.T.S. M. Div. graduate OR completion of intensive courses if following a reading program, or coming from another denomination, or doing a study program. All those who have not taken the Brethren classes are required to complete all three intensives prior to their Final approval for ordination & prior to their ordination service & national certification. These courses may be given by video tape, taught by an A.T.S. recognized instructor off campus, or on the A.T.S. campus itself. At least one course must be completed on the A.T.S. campus. · Special assignments given by the District Board of Oversight/Examining Board. . Refer to Tracking Ordination: Examination for Ordination for more information 3. Upon completion of requirements, the Board of Oversight/Examining Board sends Ordination: National Ordination Council Examination to the National Ordination Council requesting examination. 4. The District will contact the candidate with regard to providing a recorded sermon as well as psychological tests prior to meeting with the National ordination Council. Fees for the testing are the responsibility of the candidate. 5. No licensed individual may be ordained until ALL requirements for ordination are completed, & have been certified as completed by their respective districts & the Director of Pastoral Ministries. The N.O.C. may not require a future meeting to assure completion, but an ordination service cannot take place until all requirements are met. Please see checklist and other documentation for details.
1. Should a licensed or ordained pastor of another denomination desire to become an elder in The Brethren Church, that individual will need to meet the requirements for membership in a local congregation. 2. In the case of the licensed pastor from another denomination, the local church may vote to request the District Board of Oversight/Examining Board to consider licensure in the Brethren Church. Follow the outline as presented in Step 2: Initial Licensing. 3. In the case of the ordained pastor from another denomination, the local church may vote to request that the District Board of Oversight/Examining Board approve that person as provisionally ordained for one year, during which a Brethren elder serves as an advisor. Again, follow the outline as presented in Step 2: Initial Licensing. An ordained elder from another denomination is expected to complete the Brethren Intensives, the written exam, and appear before NOC. 4. In the case of a Brethren elder whose ordination has lapsed for reasons of inactivity or other circumstances not covered in “The Manual of Pastoral/Congregational Procedures of the Brethren Church”, the local church may vote to request that the District Board of Oversight/Examining Board approve that person as a licensed pastor for one year, during which a Brethren elder serves as an advisor. Again, follow the outline as presented in Step 3: Initial Licensing. After one year, the district may reinstate the ordination, or, at the district’s discretion, request NOC review before reinstatement. 5. In the case of a Brethren elder whose ordination has been removed (defrocked) under the guidelines of “The Manual of Pastoral/Congregational Procedures of the Brethren Church”, the district board of oversight may, after completion of a developed plan for repentance and reconciliation and restoration, license the individual for a period of one year, with a Brethren elder serving as advisor. After one year, the district should request NOC review of the process and approval for reinstatement of ordination, using the same forms for initial ordination, but with the word “REINSTATEMENT” printed prominently across the top of all forms submitted. © 1988 The Brethren Church Electronic Edition © 2003, 2009 The Brethren Church
1. At any time, the local church may call a person to consider the Pastoral Ministry or a Special Ministry. 2. The local church notifies the Board of Oversight of action. (Use Ordination: Call to Ministry). 3. Such a call is not necessarily a prerequisite licensing or ordination. Procedure 1. When a local church deems that one of its members evidences potential for either the Pastoral Ministry or a Special Ministry, it may "call" such a member. Should a member feel led by the Holy Spirit to offer himself or herself to these specialized life-work vocations, that person may notify the church leaders and request that they consider issuing a "call." 2. Following previous announcement, the church may vote upon extending the prospect a call "to consider the Pastoral Ministry or a Special Ministry as a lifework." This may be done at a regular church business meeting or a specially called meeting of the congregation. The vote should be by secret ballot. Such a decision by a local church may come at any time in the life of the prospect and does not automatically include a request for examination for commissioning or licensing, which is a separate process ( see Step 2 and Step 3, below). 3. When the vote indicates a "call," the presiding officer or secretary should notify the Board of Oversight of the church's action, using a form obtained from the Board (Ordination: Call to Ministry). 4. Such a call may not require a prerequisite to licensing or ordination. STEP 2: INITIAL LICENSING Overview 1. The local church votes to request examination for licensing and notifies the Board of Oversight (Use Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal). 2. The Board of Oversight sends the candidate three [3] copies of the Confidential Reference Form (Use Ordination: Confidential Reference Form), giving a date for return of the copies. 3. The date and place are set for the examination. The Candidate is notified by the secretary of the Board of Oversight and given a basic outline of areas to be covered during the interview. 4. The Board of Oversight notifies the candidate and the local church about results of examination (Use Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal). 5. The Local Church conducts a public recognition of licensing, returning a completed Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal to the Board of Oversight and requesting a Ministerial Card for licensing. 6. The Board of Oversight then notifies the National Ordination Council of the Licensing (Use Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal).
1. When a local church deems that one of its members evidences interest in, a capacity for, the Ordained Ministry, it may "call" such a member to that work and recommend examination for licensing. Should a member feel led by the Holy Spirit to offer oneself to the ordained Ministry, that person may notify the church leaders and request that they consider issuing a call to that work and recommend examination for licensing. 2. Following the previous announcement, the church may vote at a regular church business meeting or a specially called meeting of the congregation. The vote should be by ballot. It is acceptable, if possible, that a member of Board of Oversight be invited to preside over this action. 3. When the vote indicates a "call" and a request for licensing examination, the church secretary, [or clerk] then notifies the Board of Oversight of the action, using Ordination: Examination for Licensure or Renewal obtained from the Board of Oversight. The same form requires the candidate to indicate a desire for examination and licensing. 4. Upon receipt of Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal from the church, the Board of Oversight shall send three (3) copies of the Confidential Reference Form to the candidate and arrange a suitable time and place for the candidate to appear for examination. The candidate is also given a basic outline of areas to be covered during the interview. 5. For the examination, the Board of Oversight shall use questionnaires and procedures consistent with those recommended by the National Ordination Council. Freedom of discussion is encouraged, both on oral questions and answers given on any questionnaires completed beforehand. a. Agenda for Examination may include: --A Bible Content Questionnaire or other similar exercise -- A review of the confidential Reference Forms to determine specific areas to be discussed in interview. -- An Oral Examination, using included outlines, to determine the candidate's present potential for ministry and areas for future study and development, including but no limited to: --Personal history, faith experiences, strengths and weaknesses; --Biblical content, theology, and Christian literature --Attitudes toward the church and social issues. --The selection of a Board approved supervisor/mentor to counsel the candidate during the licensing years. --The Board completes the Structured interview Rating Form.
1. The local church votes to request examination for renewal of the licensing and notifies the Board of Oversight (Use Ordination: Examination For Licensure or Renewal). 2. The Board of Oversight interviews the candidate to update the Board's understanding of the candidate's training, beliefs, and experience. 3. If the Candidate's licensing is renewed, the Board of Oversight notifies the church (Use Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal) and the church publicly renews the license. 4. The Board of Oversight then sends Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal to the National Ordination Council. Procedure 1. Either upon the local church's own initiative, or at the request of the licensee, the church shall decide by vote whether it desires to ask the Board of Oversight for authority to license for another year. If the decision favors renewal, the church updates Ordination: Examination for Licensure or Renewal, Petitioning authority to renew the license, complete the requirements and return the form to the Board. 2. Following an interview with the licensee, if the board approves, the board shall so notify the church, keeping on file a copy of the authorized Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal. 3. The local Church will formally renew the license, as an act of public knowledge, and return a completed copy of Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal to the Board promptly. 4. The Board of Oversight will then send an updated copy of Ordination: Authorization for Licensure or Renewal to the National Ordination Council. 5. All candidates for the Ordained Ministry will be licensed for at least one year and in active pastoral ministry for a period of one year before being recommended for ordination. 6. The District Conference permits four renewals of a license, making possible a five-year tenure. If, after five years of Ordination Council for authority to ordain, further annual licensing will not ordinarily continue. However, if the candidate gives evidence of steady progress in training and growth, the Board of Oversight may consider, after careful study, further extensions of the license. 7. No License is recognized by the District which has not been authorized by the Board of Oversight STEP 4: ORDINATION: Overview 1. The local church votes to request that the Board of Oversight recommend the candidate's examination by the National Ordination Council, and informs the Board of Oversight of this action (Use Ordination: Examination for Ordination). Procedure 1. Upon completion of the licensing ministry, experience and study requirements for ordination the church may request the board of Oversight recommend the candidate's examination for ordination by the National Ordination Council. 2. Following a previous announcement, the church may vote at a regular church business meeting or a specially called meeting of the congregation. The vote will be by ballot. It is acceptable, if possible, that a member of the Board of Oversight be invited to preside over this action. 3. When the vote is affirmative, the church secretary will notify the Board of Oversight of the action, using Ordination: Examination for Ordination, which is obtainable from the Board. The same form requires the candidate to indicate a desire for examination and ordination. 4. Upon receipt of Ordination: Examination for Ordination, and following consultation, the Board of Oversight will determine whether or not to request that the National Ordination Council examine the candidate for ordination. Ordination: National Ordination Council Examination is provided for this request. 5. If Ordination is approved by the National Ordination Council, then the local church may proceed with this special service. 6. The following time table has been established by the National Ordination Council for submission of materials. A. Ordination: National Ordination Council Examination, from the District Board of Oversight is to be submitted to the Facilitator of NOC by January 1st of the year the candidate seeks ordination. Psychological profiles will be provided to the candidate at the candidate's expense, arranged through the District prior to completion of the first year of licensure. B. Information from the District Board of Oversight is to be sent to the candidate concerning what is required and when these requirements are to be met. C. All Information from the candidate and the District Board of Oversight is to be sent to the Facilitator of NOC by February 15th of the year the candidate seeks ordination. D. Materials and recordings concerning all candidates from the Facilitator of NOC is to be sent to all National Ordination Council members by March 15th of each year. E. National Ordination Council meetings are held in May and at other times of the year as agreed upon by the candidates and the National Ordination Council. © 1998 The Brethren Church Electronic Edition © 2003, 2009 The Brethren Church BRETHREN CHURCH BOARDS OF OVERSIGHT/EXAMINING BOARDS FORMS FOR COMMISSIONING, LICENSING AND ORDINATION ORDINATION: CALL TO MINISTRY (Revised 5/1/2012) Completed by Local Church Issuing Call Date: ________________________________ TO: The Board of Oversight/Examining Board of the ____________________________District: _______________________________________________________________ is a member in
years ahead. We will continue to encourage, nurture, and pray for this potential servant of the Lord.
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located in _____________________________________________________________. The church affirmed its “call” to this candidate and now requests the Board to examine for licensing (or renewal of licensing). This affirmation occurred at a congregational meeting on ____/______/_______/ (mm/dd/yyyy). The result of the secret ballot vote was ___ affirmative and ___ negative, with ____ qualified voters present. We believe this candidate for licensing to be sound in the faith, having the qualifications set forth in I Timothy 3:2-7 and Titus 1:5-9. Signed: Pastor:______________________________________________________________________ Moderator: ___________________________________________________________________ Secretary: _____________________________________________________________________ Deacon(ess): __________________________________________________________________ Deacon(ess): __________________________________________________________________ Candidate: I hereby indicate my desire to be examined for licensing (or renewal) for the Gospel Ministry, anticipating future ordination in The Brethren Church Signature of Candidate:____________________________________________ Date: _________ Instructions: Send one copy to Board, another copy to National Office. RENEWALS: Date: __________ Yes (number): _____ No (number): _______ Total:________ Date: __________ Yes (number): _____ No (number): _______ Total:________ Date: __________ Yes (number): _____ No (number): _______ Total:________ Date: __________ Yes (number): _____ No (number): _______ Total:________ BRETHREN CHURCH BOARDS OF OVERSIGHT/EXAMINING BOARDS FORMS FOR COMMISSIONING, LICENSING AND ORDINATION ORDINATION: AUTHORIZATION FOR LICENSURE OR RENEWAL (Revised 5/1/2012) Completed by Board and Local Church Issuing Call NOTE: THIS FORM SHOULD BE UPDATED EACH YEAR OF LICENSING Date: ________________________________ This is to certify that _______________________________________________________, a member of the ___________________________________________ Brethren Church located in ____________________________________ was examined by the Board of Oversight/Examining Board on the above date and approved for ministerial licensing for one year, unless revoked for cause. We are satisfied with the candidate’s faith, life, spiritual attainment, and personal fitness for ministry. Signed: District: ______________________________________________________ Board Chairperson/President: __________________________________________________ Board Member: _____________________________________________________________ Mentor/Supervisor/Board Member: ______________________________________________ RENEWALS: Date: ______________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Date: ______________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Date: _____________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Date: ______________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Date: ______________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Date: ______________________ Board Chairperson/President:___________________________________ Instructions: Send one copy to Board, another to District Secretary to request Ministerial License Card, valid for one year. BRETHREN CHURCH BOARDS OF OVERSIGHT/EXAMINING BOARDS FORMS FOR COMMISSIONING, LICENSING AND ORDINATION
Date: ________________________________ TO: The Board of Oversight/Examining Board of the ____________________________District: _______________________________________________________________ is a member in good standing and full fellowship of the ______________________________________Brethren Church located in _____________________________________________________________. We request that the Board of Oversight/Examining Board recommend this licensed candidate’s examination for ordination by the National Ordination Council, believing the candidate to be sound in faith, having the qualifications set forth in I Timothy 3:2 -7 and Titus 1:5 - 9. This request was approved by the congregation in a business meeting on ___/____/_____ . The result of the secret ballot vote was __________ affirmative and ____________ negative, with _________________ qualified voters present. Signed: Pastor:______________________________________________________________________ Moderator: ___________________________________________________________________ Secretary: _____________________________________________________________________ Deacon(ess): __________________________________________________________________ Deacon(ess): __________________________________________________________________ Candidate: I hereby indicate my desire to be examined for ordination for the Gospel Ministry in The Brethren Church by the National Ordination Council Signature of Candidate:____________________________________________ Date: _________ Instructions: Send one copy to Board, another copy to Facilitator of NOC. BRETHREN CHURCH BOARDS OF OVERSIGHT/EXAMINING BOARDS FORMS FOR COMMISSIONING, LICENSING AND ORDINATION
Date: ________________________________ This is to certify that _________________________________________________________
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The ___________________________ District Board of Oversight/Examining Board Address Line 1: ________________________________________________________ Address Line 2: ________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________ Thanks in advance. Candidate's full name: _________________________________________________________ Respondent's name and title:_____________________________________________________ Respondent's Address: _________________________________________________________ Respondent's City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________________ Respondent’s Phone: ____________________________________________________________ ~ Questionnaire Begins on Next Page ~
~ Questionnaire Continues on Next Page ~ Instructions: Place an "X" in the column which best describes the candidate. In the case of very' high or very low marks, a supplemental comment, using the back of this form, would be helpful.
5. Other comments or insights that might be helpful in evaluating this candidate’s effectiveness in Christian Ministry (use other side if desired). Thanks again for completing this questionnaire. Please return to address on first page by due date. BRETHREN CHURCH BOARDS OF OVERSIGHT/EXAMINING BOARDS FORMS FOR COMMISSIONING, LICENSING AND ORDINATION
Last first middle initial Address (where to send correspondence) ________________________________________ ___________________________ (Street Address) (city) _______ _________ (state) (zip code)
Date of Licensing __________ ______________________________ Date of Ordination __________ ______________________________ Date of Commissioning__________ ______________________________ If non-Brethren, please provide contact information for verification purposes. Name: Phone: Email:
Spouse’s name _______________________ Date Married ____/______/_______ Child(ren)’s name(s) ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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