Certified Professional and Para-Professional Renewal Application

Certified Professional and Para-Professional Renewal Application

Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
Hello, and Welcome to the Certified Professional and Para-Professional Renewal Application!

All Certified Professionals and Para-Professionals seeking to maintain their status must apply for renewal every two years. Read below and follow the prompts to renew your status.

Please note: the deadline for all renewal appliations is January 31, 2024.

When you hit the "Submit" button on the application it will automatically be sent to the Chair for the Professional Certification Committee

If you have questions, you can contact the Associate Director for Call and Candidacy: CrystalSygeel@vaumc.org

Let's get started!
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Place of Current Conference Membership*
District*
Current Church Membership*
Current Position*
In the last two years*

I have not changed positionsI have changed positions
Choose which kind of renewal you are seeking*

ProfessionalParaprofessional
Choose which area/s you are seeking to renew your certification:*

Camp/Retreat MinistryChildren’s MinistryChristian EducationEvangelismMinistry with People with DisabilitiesMinistry with the PoorMusic MinistryOlder Adult MinistrySpiritual FormationUnited Methodist Parish Nurse MinistryUrban MinistryYouth MinistryOther
Select your area of ministry*

ElderDeaconLicensed Local Pastor (part time/full time)DiaconateLaityFull MemberProvisional ElderProvisional Deacon

To What Professional Groups do You belong?

	Name	Duration of Membership
Professional Group
Professional Group
Professional Group
Professional Group

List Significant Professional Periodicals and Books Have You Read?

	Title
Periodical/Book
Periodical/Book
Periodical/Book
Periodical/Book
Periodical/Book
Periodical/Book

List Professional Conferences, Workshops, Or Courses from the Past Two Years

	Title	Date
Conference/Workshop/Course
Conference/Workshop/Course
Conference/Workshop/Course
Conference/Workshop/Course
Conference/Workshop/Course
Conference/Workshop/Course

What Experiences Have Been Helpful in Your Personal Enrichment and Spiritual Growth?*
Written Recommendation from Immediate Supervisor

Candidates must upload a letter of recommendation for renewal from their primary supervisor. This letter should include an assessment of the candidates effectiveness in recent years. This letter should be reviewed in a conversation between the supervisor and candidate.
Please confirm that you have received a copy of the letter of recommendation from your supervisor and that you have reviewed it together.*

Yes, I have read and reviewed the letter of recommendation with my supervisor.No, I have not read and reviewed the letter of recommendation with my supervisor.
Letter of Recommendation from Supervisor*

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Request a meeting with the Para/Professional Certification Meeting*
Input the date of this application*

MonthDayYear
Date
Sign here*

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You did it!

Congratulations on completing your application to renew your status for Professional and Paraprofessional Certification! The Chair for the Board of Ordained Ministry Committee on Professional and Paraprofessional Certification will contact you to schedule a time to meet with the committee. In the meantime if you have questions, please contact the Associate Director for Call and Candidacy: CrystalSygeel@vaumc.org
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Certified Professional and Para-Professional Renewal Application

Written Recommendation from Immediate Supervisor

You did it!