If you need any assistance with these forms, please contact the Office of Clergy Services
at 803-786-9486, Ext. 328, or clergyservices@umcsc.org.
Updated for the
2023-24 Conference Year
The links below are to forms, instructions and documents needed for you to complete an application for Commissioning or Ordination.
Begin by reading the checklist, timeline and Verification of packet. Make sure you choose the correct instructions for your process.
Some forms have two completion options from which to choose. You only need to complete a form using one of the available options.
AM (Associate Member) – PD (Provisional Deacon) – PE (Provisional Elder) – FE (Full Member Elder) – FD (Full Member Deacon)
Due by July 1st
- For AM-PD-PE Candidates
- For AM Candidates only
- Consent Psychological Testing Update (Associate Members Only)
Due by August 1st
- For AM-PD-PE Candidates
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- Credit Statement & Authorization (06SCBOM) (online fillable form)
- Notarized Criminal Background Statement (07SCBOM)
- Updated Pastor’s Profile: Instructions for updating your Pastor’s Profile and submit a copy to Clergy Services
- Fulfillment of Theological Studies Form (send official transcript asap)
- Seminary Path for Provisional or Associate Membership (online fillable form)
- Basic Course of Study Path for Associate Membership (online fillable form)
- Advance Course of Study Path for Provisional Membership (online fillable form)
- For AM Candidates Only:
- Email Clergy Services the name, address, telephone number and email of your S/PPRC Chairperson.
Due by October 6th
All submission file names should follow the following format: candidates first initial and last name, hyphen, subcommittee Initials. Examples:
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- Theology & Doctrine: MArant-TD
- Proclamation & Preaching: SHenry-PP
- Bible Study: MWaymer-BS
- Call & Discipline: KRandle-CD
- Fruitfulness Project: LBrown-FP
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- For AM-PD-PE Candidates
- Writing Quality and Style Reference Guide
- AM-PD-PE Bible Study Instructions
- AM-PD-PE Theology & Doctrine Instructions (Disciplinary Questions Part 1)
- AM-PD-PE Called & Disciplined Life Instructions (Disciplinary Questions Part 2)
- For AM-PE Candidates
- For PD Candidates
- PD Proclamation & Preaching Contextual Project Instructions (deacon candidates may choose to complete a sermon or contextual project) or Provisional Proclamation & Preaching Sermon Instructions
Due by January 20th
- For AM-PD-PE Candidates
- Medical Report (F103)
- Action Report: will be submitted on your behalf by your dCOM.
- Official Transcript (sent to Clergy Services even if you are still in school)
- For PD-PE Candidates
- Two Seminary Recommendations (Provisional Elder & Deacons Candidates Only)
- For AM Candidates Only
- Psychological Testing Results (results must be in our office by this date) (Associate Members Only)
- SPPRC Recommendation Form (submitted to Clergy Services by your SPPRC)
Due by January 20th from District Office
- For AM-PD-PE Candidates
- Action Report: will be submitted on your behalf by your dCOM.
- DS Supervisory Observation Report (05SCBOM) will be submitted on your behalf by your DS
- DCOM Observation Report (04SCBOM) will be submitted on your behalf by your dCOM
- A Final Seminary/COS Transcript showing graduation with M.Div. (confirm if in current permanent file) is required to be in your file before Annual Conference begins.
Notes:
- INTERVIEWS WITH FULL BOARD FEBRUARY 5-6, 2023 in Myrtle Beach. The specific location will be sent to you at a later date.
- Letter to candidates from BOM Registrar setting date and time of interview approximately 3-4 weeks prior to meeting.
- FINAL APPROVAL AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE June 9-12, 2024 at The Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC: Must be approved by 3⁄4 majority vote of Clergy Session; Reception and Ordination Service at Annual Conference
