Discipline Reference - ¶ 348.1a

Candidacy mentors are clergy in full connection, associate members, or local pastors who have completed the Course of Study trained to provide counsel and guidance related to the candidacy process. Candidates will be assigned to a candidacy mentoring group, wherever possible, or to a candidacy mentor by the district committee on ordained ministry in consultation with the vocational discernment coordinator (wherever named) and the district superintendent (¶ 310). Candidates will be assigned to a candidacy mentor or mentoring groups to meet with until they begin serving as a local pastor or provisional member.”

Process

The district committee on ordained ministry will recruit mentors for the candidates within their district in consultation with the Conference Superintendent.

Candidacy Mentor Responsibilities