Great resources for pastors
Everything you need is right here. Just click on any of the items below to download or visit the latest resources for pastors. Can’t find the form you are looking for? Visit the Local Church Forms page.
Board of Ordained Ministry Forms
- Guidelines For Our Life Together (Clergy Covenant) (Please complete this prior to your one-on-one with your DS)
- BOM Full Board Roster
- Clergy Serving Among Us & Transfers: ¶346 & ¶347 Checklists
- Background Authorization Form
- Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
- Disclosure Statement
- Medical Report (form #103)
- Onsite Visit Form
- Honorable Location Report
- Honorable Location Retired Report
Those Serving Among Us and Transfers to The Michigan Conference
Pastoral Transitions
Leaving one ministry setting and moving on to something new can be a challenge, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Get the tools and resources to assist you in making a smooth transition.
Board of Laity and Board of Ordained Ministry Best Boundary Practices.
District Committee on Ministry Forms
- Action Report (online)
- Action Report (pdf)
- Behavioral Health Guidelines
- District Committee of Ordained Ministry Roster
- Business of the Church Conference Form
- Declaration of Candidacy – Form 104
- Candidacy Calendar for dCOM’s
- Clergy Effectiveness
- Course of Study School
- Expectations for Licensed Local Pastors
- Five Year Cycle
- Ministry of the Deacon
- Ministry of the Elder
- Ministry of Endorsed Clergy
- Plagiarism Policy
- S/PRC Form
- “What Am I Authorized to Do?”
Other Links
Candidacy Summit Exploring Ministry GBHEM – General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
Course of Study Online Learning Center – (COS) is a theological education program prescribed by the United Methodist Book of Discipline and offered by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. At this Course of Study Online Learning Center, you can complete many of the Course of Study courses online.
Chaplains, pastoral counselors, life coaches and spiritual care providers
Funding Sources
- Ministerial Education Fund Seminary Grant Application
- Continuing Education Application
- Course of Study (contact Melody Olin)
Continuing Education Grant IRS Guidelines W-9 Form (see IRS Guidelines above for instructions on where to send the completed form)
dCOM Training Videos
Mentor Training Videos
Still have questions?
If you have questions, or need assistance finding materials, or if you have a suggestion for a great resource to share please contact Debbie Stevenson, BOM Coordinator. [email protected] 517-347-4030 x4051