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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINATION AS FULL MEMBER2021 EXAMDEACON OR ELDERThe following checklist is offered to help you prepare all forms and submissions to meet the requirements for ordination as a full member. All deadlines must be understood as "prior to close of business" on the date listed. Materials may be submitted in advance. Please refer to the website for specific instructions and links to forms and templates: mail any forms and materials to:BOM StaffBaltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church 11711 East Market PlaceFulton, MD 20759-2594Email: BOMStaff@PLEASE NOTE: All deadlines listed are PRIOR TO close of business on that date.Step 1: Acknowledgment – please send upon notificationSend acknowledgement email that you have received the application packet and are able to access it to:FMRegistrar@ and BOMStaff@.Step 2: Complete Initial Forms – Deadline: June 22, 2020Review the Board of Ordained Ministry Plagiarism GuidelinesComplete and submit the first set of forms (online):2020 Full Member Exam Response FormUnderstanding of Requirements and DeadlinesBiographical Information FormStep 3: Evaluations – See below for deadlinesFor those serving in a local church:Senior Pastor (if you are an associate pastor)Lay LeaderCOM Chairperson or Administrative Board/Church Council ChairpersonPPRC/SPRC ChairpersonYouth member of your churchOne other active lay personAny additional references may be added in the comment section at the end of the surveyFor those serving outside the local church in extension ministry or other ministry settings:Pastor of the church in which you maintain your Charge Conference RelationshipLay Leader of the church in which you participatePerson in your extension ministry who supervises youOne other person from your extension ministry settingAny additional references may be added in the comment section at the end of the surveyREMINDER: If you have changed appointments during your provisional period you must provide letters from these persons in ALL your former and current churches.Deadlines:Names and email addresses of your evaluators (completed in Step 2) – June 22, 2020Evaluations completed – September 1, 2020Step 4: Fruitfulness Project – Deadline: August 3, 2020Complete and mail/submit the Fruitfulness Project.Step 5: Sermon Review – Deadline: August 3, 2020Submit the Sermon materials for review.Step 6: Biblical Skills – Deadline: August 3, 2020Submit the Biblical Skills materials for review.Step 7: Lay Visitation Team – Deadline: To Be DeterminedConfirm that you have received a call from the Lay On-Site Visitation Team of the Board of Ordained Ministry.Notify the Full Member Registrar of the planned visit date – Rev. Malcolm Stranathan,FMRegistrar@Step 8: Background Check and Psychological Testing, Transcripts and Educational Requirements – Deadline: August 3, 2020If any of these items are missing from your official file, you will be contacted to provide the necessary documentation:Current background checkRequired psychological testingOfficial Seminary Transcript, including all Field Education requirements such as the Practice in Ministry and Mission and Covenant Discipleship experiencesCompletion of Basic Graduate Theological Studies, including United Methodist History, Doctrine and Polity (exceptions granted to transferring candidates only)Step 9: Conditions from Provisional Exam – Deadline: August 3, 2020Mail/submit all documentation, or have the appropriate mentor/professional submit/mail any requireddocumentation related to written requirements from the Board of Ordained Ministry.Step 10: Medical Summary Report – Deadline: August 3, 2020Form 103, provided by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry – completed and signed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner within the past six months. Please be sure to also complete your portion of the form.The form must be mailed by you or your medical professional to the conference center directly.Step 11: Current Photo – Deadline: August 3, 2020Submit or mail to the conference center.Step 12: Written Responses to the Book of Discipline – Deadline: Prior to September 1, 2020Please be sure your document is formatted according to the requirements.Document must be sent electronically (email) and hardcopy (mail or hand-deliver) to the Conference Center. ................
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