Ministry and Church Vocations (MCV) helps the church to discern, prepare and support leaders serving in ministry. This work is done in collaboration with sessions, presbyteries and synods that are in covenant relationship with their leaders, as well as the theological colleges. Below are a variety of resources that can support the church’s work.
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Online Training in the Policy for Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SASH) of the Presbyterian Church In Canada
This online training module offers a basic introduction to the SASH policy is intended for:
- Members of Sessions, congregations and anyone in the church at large;
- Ministers and candidates for ministry who may need a “refresher” in the policy;
- Applicants to the Committee on Education and Reception (E&R) who have been declared eligible for reception as ministers or as candidates certified for ordination in the PCC.
The module consists of three parts to be completed in sequence:
- A 30-minute online video, Sexual Misconduct: Learn to Spot It, Learn to Stop It, produced by the Anglican Church of Canada, and which can be viewed here:
- A 30-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation which can be viewed here:
- A 10-question quiz to test your knowledge:
Candidacy and Education & Reception Process for Presbytery Clerks and Student Committees
Video Presentation on the Candidacy Process and the Education and Reception Process for Presbytery Clerks and Student Committees.

PowerPoint Presentation on the Candidacy Process and the Education and Reception Process for Presbytery Clerks and Student Committees
Jump to:
Becoming a Minister
- “Am I Being Called?”
- Candidacy Process of Preparation and Discernment
- The Candidacy Process (narrated PowerPoint presentation)
- Educational Pathways for Ministry Candidates
- Bursary List for Ministry Candidates
- For Ordained Ministers of Other Denominations
- Guidelines for the Committee on Education and Reception
- Personal Profile Form for Ministers
- Please note that the Profile for Ministers is only available directly from the Ministry and Church Vocations (MCV) office, not as a downloadable file. Please contact Marjorie Copeland at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 263.
Finding a Minister
- Pulpit Vacancies
- Calling a Minister: Guidelines for Presbyteries, Interim Moderators and Search Committees – Revised 2023
- Congregational Profile Form
- Congregational Profile Form – Fillable
- Congregational Self-Analysis
- Congregational Self-Analysis – Fillable
- Call Documents:
- Interim Ministry Agreement
- Stated Supply Ministry Agreement
Specialized Ministries
- Called to Covenant – Part 1
- Called to Covenant – Part 2
- Policy and Procedures for Interim Ministry
- Multiple-Minister Congregations
- Together in Ministry
- Theology of Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments
- Lay Missionaries Document
- Ministerial Lay Staff
Women’s Perspectives Newsletter
In 2012, after thirty years of service, the Women in Ministry Committee dissolved and discontinued its publication, Women’s Perspectives. The committee and newsletter were directed towards supporting women working professionally in the church by helping them forge connections and giving them a voice in our church. For past issues of Women’s Perspectives, please contact Liz Brewer
Links
- Visit the Order of Diaconal Ministries web page
- Policy Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Contact
For more information, contact Tim Purvis at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 264.