Orientation to Ministry: Discerning Your Call to be a Ministry Leader 2024 (Ordained Ministry)

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 11 AM – 1 PM PDT (8 AM HST/4 AM Thursday ChST)

Location: online (Zoom)

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Cost: free

Register by: May 10, 2024

This event is for those discerning a call to certification, licensing, or ordained ministry (not for certified lay ministry). 

The Orientation to Ministry (OTM) provides a space for those who are discerning a call to leadership within or through The United Methodist Church to learn about the distinctions between ordination, licensing, and certification for ministry, as well as to meet others who are also beginning this journey in our Conference.

This year, you can expect to share in a time of devotion, meet other candidates for ministry and key members of Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM), learn more about “calling” and how to identify your unique call within a UM framework, as well as to interact with a panel of ministers serving in the roles of Elder, Deacon, Licensed Local Pastor, and Lay Ministry.

If you’re just getting started, we’ll help you identify what steps to take first in your process.

Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event to registered candidates.

• Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.

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For questions, please contact:

• Rev. Darin Arntson, Board of Ordained Ministry Vocational Discernment Coordinator (darin@stmarksumcsd.org) or
• Cathy Wilson, Associate Director to the Board of Ordained Ministry & Orders Executive Committee (cwilson@calpacumc.org).