The Oklahoma Conference



ElderDeaconLocal Pastor(FL)LocalPastor(PL)SupplyPastorMissionaryGBGMGlobal Mission FellowLay StaffIs God’s Calling to Sacramental Leadership in the Local Church? Can I itinerate? Is God calling me to connect the Church and the world in a special ministry. Are there ministry opportunities where I live?From where I am in my life right now, is my calling to do something new. Do I have gifts and graces to lead a local church?As a Part-Time Local pastor, can I find the time in my life/career to provide part-time leadership to a local church.Is my calling to service beyond my local church? Is this a “next step” toward fulfilling God’s Call?In what ways is God calling me to serve? Here, or abroad? What skills do I bring?Can I commit 2 years of service in order to understand better God’s calling in my life?Does this ministry afford me the opportunity to live out my Discipleship in Full Time Christian Service?Word, Service, Sacrament, OrderWord, Service, Compassion and JusticeAssigned as Pastor in ChargeAssigned as Pastor in ChargeShort Term Pulpit SupplyWitness and service in world wide settings. Commitment to locale.Integrate faith and justice by learning, walking, working in communitiesLocal Church or Other Conference EntitiesOrdainedOrdainedLicensed for Pastoral MinistryLicensed for Pastoral MinistryServes under DS AuthorityOrdained Elder or Deacon/Lay PersonApply through GBGMLocal Church or entity employsSacramental PrivilegeAssists with Sacraments*Sacramental Privilege ( limited to Service Setting)Sacramental Privilege (limited to Service Setting)No SacramentalPrivilegeDepending on Order or special circumstancesNo Sacramental PrivilegeNo Sacramental PrivilegeItinerantLocal Church or Agency Employs Bishop AppointsItinerantUsually indigenous/bi-vocationalAt will and availableAppointment to Extension MinistryServe within the Continental USAServe at will in local church or ministryAppointedSecures own AppointmentAppointedAppointedAssigned by District SuperintendentDeployed by GBGMDeployed by GBGM to ministry settingLocal Church or entity hireMDiv or EquivalentMDiv or Masters in area of ministryHigh School and 5 Year Course of Study (8 years to complete)High School and 5 year course of Study (12 years to complete)N/A – Recommended Certified Lay Servant/SpeakerBachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experienceBachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience.Age: 20-30Education or experience in specialized areaFull Member of Annual ConferenceFull Member of Annual ConferenceMembership in Annual ConferenceWhile AppointedMembership in Annual ConferenceWhile AppointedMembership held in the Local ChurchActive in or familiar with the United Methodist ChurchMembership held in the Local ChurchMembership held in the Local Church ................
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