DBMD Form No. 6

DBMD Form No. 6

Ordination/Transfer of Ordination Application Questionnaire
Instructions:

Please see Manual of Ministerial Manual 413 for a comprehensive list of steps for ministers in process of denominational transfer and specifically when this form is to be submitted. Answers on this questionnaire will enable district leaders to judge the readiness of the candidate for validation of their credential in The Wesleyan Church. The questionnaire should be completed carefully and fully.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mailPhone Number*
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Are you maintaining a life of personal purity and moral integrity?

YesNo
What steps are you taking/will you take to minimize the opportunity for sexual temptation?
What steps are you willing to take to strengthen your accountability to others in this area?
What is your understanding of the experience of entire sanctification?
Have you experienced, or are you diligently seeking this grace?

YesNo
What terms would you use to describe your present relationship with God?
Lifelong personal growth and self-improvement are essential to effective ministry. What do you plan to do to keep current in the areas of intellectual stimulation, pastoral care and counseling, church administration, and theological understanding?
Have you seen individuals converted and incorporated into the church as a result of your ministry? Please describe and be specific.
Have individuals been encouraged to grow spiritually because of your involvement in their lives? Explain.
What do you believe will be the STRONGEST area of your ministry?
What do you believe will be the WEAKEST area of your ministry?
Do you, or have you had, any reservations concerning your loyalty to The Wesleyan Church? Explain.
Will you be conscientious in your promotion of the district and general interests of the Church?

YesNo
Can you give full support to the higher education institutions of The Wesleyan Church?

YesNo
If no to the above, please explain.

What is your attitude toward the district budget and United Stewardship Fund (USF) assessments of the General Church?
How will you work for 100% payment of these assessments in the churches you pastor?
To what extent do you or will you promote prayer support and giving to the missionary causes of The Wesleyan Church?
Can you practice and proclaim total abstinence as the appropriate response to abuse of such substances as alcohol, tobacco and drugs used for purposes other than proper medical treatment?

YesNo
What basis do you give for abstaining from membership in secret societies and lodges which are oath-bound?
What should be the Christian's response to the practice of homosexuality?
The Wesleyan Church believes that God calls both men and women into ordained/commissioned ministry. Will you continue to support this position?

YesNo
If no to the above, please explain.
Do you believe and can you articulate the ordination and commissioning of men and women as biblically and theologically sound?

YesNo
19. Have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty or “no contest” to, any criminal offense?

YesNo
If yes to the above, explain fully (identify each conviction or plea of guilty, when and where each incident occurred, and the sentence received).

Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference form!

The information provided on this form is confidential. It is only for use by the Wesleyan District Board of Ministerial Development and Wesleyan Church officials and will not be released or provided to any other parties.

By signing below, you hereby freely give permission for the use of this information by the district and general officials of The Wesleyan Church and waive your right to examine any confidential information about you provided by other persons. Further, you understand that validation of your ordination by The Wesleyan Church is a privilege granted to you, not a right that you claim. You hereby acknowledge the authority of the Church in granting validation of ordination to those who, after thorough examination, are believed to have the gifts, fruit and call of God. Also, you understand that though you may complete all of the academic requirements for transfer of ordination, it does not guarantee your transfer of ordination.
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