Article 7

a. Those who have not received the prescribed theological training but who
give evidence that they are singularly gifted as to godliness, humility,
spiritual discretion, wisdom, and the native ability to preach the Word, may,
by way of exception, be admitted to the ministry of the Word.

b. Those preparing for the ordained ministry under the provisions of this article are required to complete the Modified Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy (MEPMC).