Ordained Ministry

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How old is too old to join the clergy?

The Texas Annual (regional) Conference has proposed changing its minimum standards for clergy to discourage people over 45 from becoming candidates for ordained ministry.


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Changing Culture Prompts Look at Clergy Formation

The cost and time it takes to equip clergy leadership were major concerns that surfaced at an early April consultation of seminary professors who teach Methodist study courses required for ordination in The United Methodist Church in the United...


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How old is too old to join the clergy?
A UMNS photo illustration by Kathleen Barry.
Changing Culture Prompts Look at Clergy Formation

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Global Theological Education

A global theological education conference sponsored by the Association of United Methodist Theological Schools and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry included reports on the status of theological education in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Read more about the consultation and download reports from the participants at the Global Theological Education webpage.

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The Center for Health of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits today released the 2013... more
The Rev. Dr. Thomas V. Wolfe, senior vice president and dean, Division of Student Affairs, Syracuse... more
Wesley Theological Seminary’s Board of Governors and President are pleased to announce the... more
A collaboration among United Methodist agencies and local ministries has produced a new website,... more
The Texas Annual (regional) Conference has proposed changing its minimum standards for clergy to... more
United Theological Seminary (United) President Wendy Deichmann announced new plans for an... more
Seven institutions are listing more than 50 continuing education classes on the General Board of... more
  Members of a clergy peer group of large church pastors during a meeting at the Disney Institute... more
The cost and time it takes to equip clergy leadership were major concerns that surfaced at an early... more

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Living the Sacred Trust

Clergy Sexual Ethics

This manual has been developed and revised as a tool and resource to assist bishops, cabinets, and boards of ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church in their work of maintaining order and trust within our denomination. Go to the resource page.

Resources to Educate Your Congregation About the MEF

If you're looking for support materials to help educate your congregation about the Ministerial Education Fund, you're in the right spot! We have DVDs and printed material free to download or for ordering online from United Methodist Communications.

If you would rather call and order resources, call toll free: 1-888-346-3862.

 

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