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TopicsFor Candidacy
Registrars
For Candidacy MentorsFor District SuperintendentsFor Candidates
The UMCARES database or entering new mentorsClergy Excellence Specialist (615) 340-7374Conference Candidacy RegistrarDistrict Superintendent
or
dCOM Chair
The candidacy application or guidebook Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Conference Candidacy RegistrarCandidacy Mentor
The psychological assessment Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Candidacy Mentor
or
Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Candidacy Mentor
Technical items related to UMCARESSupport@UMCARES.org

Where to Find Forms and Resource

Forms & Resources For Candidacy
Registrars
For Candidacy Mentors For District Superintendents For Candidates
Candidacy Forms The GBHEM Candidacy Forms are accessed through UMCARES. Candidates need a UMCARES account to access those forms. All other forms can be secured through your conference.
Candidacy mentor training supplies and mentor manual Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Conference Candidacy Registrar (probably made available at your Mentor Training) Conference Candidacy Registrar
Candidacy Guidebook Clergy Excellence Specialist
(615) 340-7374
Annual Conference OfficeAnnual Conference OfficeAnnual Conference Office
“The Christian as Minister” Available through Cokesbury in English and Spanish.
Psychological Assessment Packet Complete the Request Assessment Materials step in the UMCARES Psychological Assessment Track Complete the Request Assessment Materials step in the UMCARES Psychological Assessment TrackComplete the Request Assessment Materials step in the UMCARES Psychological Assessment TrackCandidacy Mentor

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