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Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Becoming a Minister of Word and Sacrament (Teaching Elder)

  • Intro Candidacy Process
  • Overview of the Process for becoming a Teaching Elder
  • Preparation for Ministry Process Chart
  • Discern A Call (brochure)

Responsibilities of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)

  • Role of the Presbytery’s Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)
  • Committee on Preparation for Ministry’s (CPM) Candidate Advocate’s Responsibilities
  • Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) Resources

Inquirer/Candidate for Ministry Information

  • Responsibilities of a Person Feeling Called
  • Resources for Persons Considering a Call to Ministry
  • Advisory Handbook on Preparation for Ministry

Information for Church Sessions

  • Church Session’s Role in Recruiting Individuals for Ministry
  • Church Session Liaison’s Role
  • Resources for Sessions

Forms Needed for the Process

  • Inquirers/Candidates, Sessions and Committee on Preparation for Ministry Forms (CPMs)

Commissioned Ruling Elder Training (CRET) 

CRE Frequently Asked Questions
CRET Process Overview

Forms 

  • CRET-1A Application 
  • CRET-1B Session Endorsement  
  • CRET-1C Reference Form 
  • CRET-2A Initial Interview 
  • CRET-2B Covenant  
  • CRET-3 Annual Consultation 
  • CRET-4 Report on Annual Consultation 
  • CRET-5 Certification of Readiness 
  • CRE-T CRE Transfer Application 
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