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Make initial contact with an elder / deacon in your local parish.
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Read The Christian as Minister (available from Cokesbury).
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Visit with your district superintendent.
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Make contact with your district committee on ordained ministry for help with the inquiry and discernment process. A mentor will be assigned to you for guidance and supervision.
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If your ministry decision is affirmed and a setting is available, you may be appointed to a part-time or full-time ministry setting. Full-time local pastors are required by the Discipline to complete four Course of Study classes per calendar year. Part-time local pastors are required to complete two classes per calendar year.
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Attend licensing school facilitated by your annual conference's board of ordained ministry.
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Register to attend Course of Study School
