Ministry Readiness Profile: Article Six

Candidate’s Application to Council
(Including an Autobiography and Personal Statement of Faith)

Council Endorsement

CMLT Endorsement including Study and Financial Plan

SMCC Endorsement to Enter Candidacy Process

Assessment of Readiness for Ministry

Copy of Official Seminary Transcript

Statement of Psychological Fitness for Ministry

Positive Health Certificate

Criminal Background Check

Full Disclosure of Any Acts of Official Discipline,

Criminal Charges, or Ecclesiastical Complaint

Hebrew and Greek Requirements Satisfied

Biblical Knowledge Requirements Satisfied

M. Div Degree

EPMC completion
(for students earning their M.Div at a Seminary other than CTS)

Commitment to Three Forms of Unity

Willingness to Sign the Form of Subscription

SMCC Candidacy Interview and Endorsement

Synodical Declaration of Candidacy