Commission on Preparation For Ministry (CPM): Encourages persons who have the appropriate gifts and talents to become candidates for the ministry of Word and Sacrament, oversees their education, and examines those who are preparing for ordination.
New Inquirer?
Read this letter on the process from our CPM
Visit the PCUSA Preparation For Ministry Website
From there you can access the CPM Advisory Handbook, find application forms,
learn about the process & requirements, review the roles & responsibilities of participants, etc.
Best wishes as you prepare for ministry!
RESOURCE LINKS:
Presbytery of Charlotte:
https://www.presbyofcharlotte.org
CPM Interview Requests:
https://www.presbyofcharlotte.org/program-areas/preparation-for-ministry/cpm-interview-requests/
Coordinator for CPM, Lisa Dillard:
lisa.dillard@presbyofcharlotte.org
cell: 704-502-6267
Preparation for Ministry Handbook:
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/p4mah_rel_3-0_2023-07.pdf
Forms for Inquirers:
Application to Enroll as an Inquirer (Form 1A):
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form1a_0.pdf
Questions for Reflection (Form 1B)
https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form1b_0.pdf
Financial Planning for Theological Education (Form 1C)
https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form1c_0.pdf
Session Evaluation and Recommendation (Form 1D)
https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form1d_0.pdf
Report of Consultation regarding application (Form 2A)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form2a_0.pdf
Covenant Agreement and Inquirer Release (Form 2B):
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form2b_0.pdf
Forms for Candidacy:
Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as a Candidate (Form 5A)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form5a_0.pdf
Session Recommendation for Enrollment as Candidate (Form 5B)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form5b_0.pdf
Report of Consultation to become a Candidate (Form 5C)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form5c.pdf
Covenant Agreement and Candidate Release (Form 5D)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form5d.pdf
Annual Consultation Forms:
Pre-consultation report on development areas (Form 3)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form3.pdf
Report on Consultation (Form 4)
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/form4.pdf
Register for Ordination Exams:
https://www.pcusa.org/about-pcusa/agencies-entities/interim-unified-agency/ministry-areas/ministry-preparation-support/standard-ordination-exams
First Call First Steps:
https://www.pensions.org/your-path-to-wholeness/lifelong-learning-through-board-university/seminars/first-call-first-steps
Presbytery Meeting Dates:
https://www.presbyofcharlotte.org/presbytery-meetings/