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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Video Presentation on the Candidacy Process and the Education and Reception Process for Presbytery Clerks and Student Committees.
Candidacy and Education & Reception ProcessPowerPoint Presentation on the Candidacy Process and the Education and Reception Process for Presbytery Clerks and Student Committees
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
- Congregational Profile Form
- Congregational Profile Form – Fillable
- Congregational Self-Analysis
- Congregational Self-Analysis – Fillable
- Call Documents:
- Interim Ministry Agreement
- Stated Supply Ministry Agreement
Continuing Education Fund
Why pursue continuing learning? To seek spiritual renewal and growth, reflect on my calling, develop fresh ideas for worship and new leadership skills, assist my congregation through a period of transition.
The purpose of the Continuing Education Fund is to provide financial assistance for continuing education to help professional church workers of The Presbyterian Church in Canada to increase their effectiveness in ministerial service.
- This fund makes financial assistance available to church workers for their professional development.
- The program—workshop, course, conference—must have a minimum number of contact hours and be offered by a recognized organization.
- Applicants must be approved by their presbytery or a church board or agency.
- This fund supplements the allowance provided by the congregation or employer.
- It is expected that the individual applying and their congregation or employer will contribute to the costs of the program
- The maximum that an individual may receive in any five-year period is $1,500.
The new online application form helps makes this process easier. Use the Continuing Education Grant Application or, for further information, please email Liz Brewer. You can also read the Continuing Education Regulations
Colleague Covenant Group Grants
Funds are available to provide incentive grants to help ministers, diaconal ministers or lay ministers employed in The Presbyterian Church in Canada to begin new colleague covenant groups. These funds are accessible by PCC ministers and professional church workers wishing to form new groups.
Learn more about Colleague Covenant Group Grants and complete the online application.
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.