Jackson District Committee of Ordained Ministry

The District Committee of Ordained Ministry is responsible for the cultivation and care of clergy, particularly new clergy and candidates for ministry.

Responsibilities:

The District Committee of Ordained Ministry is responsible for the following actions:

1. Recommendation for certification as a candidate for licensed or ordained ministry (Fitness for Ministry).
2. Recommendation for Associate Membership prior to interviews with the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (Effectiveness in Ministry)
3. Recommendation for Provisional Membership prior to interviews with the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (Readiness for Ministry)
4. Recommendation for Readmission to Conference Membership prior to interview with the Board of Ordained Ministry.

In addition, the District Committee of Ordained Ministry shall aid the local church in the process of enlisting persons for ordained ministry as deacon or elder or for service as a local pastor, encourage persons to enter the candidacy program, and maintain a list of all candidates under its care.