Requesting Change of Status from Lay Supply to Other Fellowship
Please fill out the information below by January 15, 2024. Once your application is submitted, your D.S. recommendation received, and your psychological assessment is completed you will be schedule for an interview with the Transfer Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry in March 2014.
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Work Phone
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Gender
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Clergy Information
Share your clergy information below.
Share below which denomination you were ordained in.
Letter of Good Standing: Upload a letter of good standing from your previous Bishop (ordaining body) sharing permission that you will be approved to have an on loan appointment if one becomes available in the VAUMC.
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Additional Information for All Applicants
Marital Status
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Married
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If divorced please list the number of previous marriages you have had.
Name of Spouse (if applicable)
First Name
Last Name
Children (if applicable). List the names and ages of your children with a * by those living at home.
Applicant Type: Check all that apply:
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This is my first time requesting the status of Other Fellowship.
I have previously interviewed with the Transfer Committee of the Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and was not recommended for this change in status.
If you have previously interviewed share the appointment year you interviewed below:
Which denomination do you hold ordination credentials in?
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What year were you ordained?
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List the location of your ordination.
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If your ordination was conducted by an individual church rather than a denomination, please note the church's convention/affiliation below (if applicable).
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Have you ever withdrawn from ordained ministry in another United Methodist Annual Conference?
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If you chose yes above name the UMC Annual Conference from which you withdrew.
Choose the District in which you are currently serving.
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Coastal Virginia
Living Waters
Mission Rivers
Mountain View
Northern Virginia
Shenandoah River
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Valley Ridge
Share the name(s) of the church(es) in which you are currently appointed.
Employment History (List church and secular employment in the past ten years (including your service in the Virginia Conference UMC), starting with the most recent.
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Educational History (List seminary, graduate, and undergraduate institutions you have attended, starting with the most recent):
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Educational Documents
Please upload the documents that you have below. If you do not currently have these documents you can skip this section, but they are required by the VAUMC before you will be appointed.
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Download the work authorization form which can be found at https://doc.vaumc.org/minservices/USWorkAuthorization.pdf fill it out and upload it here.
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Background Check
A recent background check (within the past two years) is required of all applying for other fellowship membership.
Have you taken a background check from the VAUMC in the past two years? If you select no, please follow up with the Center for Clergy Excellence so you can complete your background check.
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DS Recommendation
In order to move forward on this track you will need to meet with and secure a recommendation from the District Superintendent from the District in which you serve. Send an email to your D.S. along with this link for a recommendation request: https://form.jotform.com/233165509503150
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Candidate's Disclosure Form
Complete the candidate's disclosure form which you can find at (a notary signature is required): https://doc.vaumc.org/minservices/FORM114CandidatesDisclosureForm.pdf
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Letter of Recommendation from S/PPRC
Upload a letter of recommendation from your Staff Parish/Pastor Parish Relations Committee Chair
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Pastor Profile
Please answer the following questions below.
What are the key theological points that are core to your ministry?
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What are your gifts for ministry?
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What spiritual disciplines do you practice on a daily basis?
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Outline your personal self-care plan and your failure/success in following through.
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Describe your preaching style and worship leadership.
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How do your ministry and leadership reflect the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church?
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Share a statement of why you wish to serve in the Virginia Conference UMC.
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Statement of UMC Doctrine
Write a statement of your understanding of United Methodist doctrine, including the sacraments, and United Methodist polity.
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Please check the areas below in which you have experience:
Disciple Bible Study
Christian Believer
New Church Starts
Fresh Expressions
Volunteer Mission Trips
Capitol Campaigns
Companions in Christ
Emmaus/Chrysalis
Congregational Development
Disaster Response
Stewardship Campaigns
Small Group Ministry
Please share any additional information you think would be helpful for Clergy Excellence to have.
Sign below after you read this statement: All the information that I have provided on this application is true. If Clergy Excellence finds that the information you provided is false you will not move forward in the application process.
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Consent to take the psychological assessment
All VAUMC clergy are required to complete a psychological assessment. Upon receiving your consent the Office of Clergy Excellence will send you additional information about how you can complete this requirement.
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Next Steps
Upon the reception of these materials (including your D.S. recommendation and Psychological Assessment) you will be invited to interview with the Transfer Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry in mid-March 2024.
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