Commission on Preparation for Ministry

The Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) is charged with shepherding people who feel a call to Ministry of Word and Sacrament through their discernment and through the ordination requirements of the PC(USA). This includes befriending Candidates, shepherding them in the most caring and efficient manner possible, actively advocating on their behalf, and examining Candidates to certify them ready to receive a call.

Resource List

Date

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Content

CPM Manual – updated 1/28/26

Form 1A: Application to become an Inquirer

Form 1B: Questions for Reflection

Form 1C: Financial Planning for Theological Education

Form 1D: Session Evaluation and Recommendation Regarding Enrollment as an Inquirer

Form 2A: Report on Consultation for Inquiry

Form 2B: Covenant Agreement and Inquirer Release

Form 3: Pre-Consultation Report on Developmental Areas

Form 4: Report on Consultation

Form 5A: Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as a Candidate

Form 5B: Session Evaluation and Recommendation Re Enrollment as a Candidate

Form 6: Final Assessment Report

05/07/25

Higgins Scholarship Application

05/07/25

05/07/25

Higgins Scholarship Reference Letter

05/07/25

Current Members

- David Black
- John Dallas Jr.
- Elizabeth Dickey
- Gerald Farinas
- Stuart Barnes Jamieson
- Sara Snowden, Moderator
- Jayne Wellman

Meeting Schedule

CPM meets the fourth Monday of the month (except July and December) at 10 am.

CPM

Date March 23, 2026Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

CPM

Date April 27, 2026Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

CPM

Date May 25, 2026Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm