Phase IIIc: Local Pastor License Renewal for Extension Ministers 2023-2024-Living Waters District

Phase IIIc: Local Pastor License Renewal for Persons Serving in Extension Ministry

Living Waters District
This form is for Licensed Local Pastors serving in Extension Ministry who are seeking to renew their license in the Living Waters District. If you are in a different district do not use this form. Visit the forms page on the Conference website to find the form for your District:

Congratulations in continuing your journey of ministry in the VAUMC! The Board of Ordained ministry has provided this track specifically for Licensed Local Pastors serving in extension ministry:

The LLP Extension Ministry Process includes:
- Responding to a series of questions related to Extension Ministry Appointment
- Uploading the annual evaluation from your immediate Supervisor
- Obtaining the Recommendation from your District Superintendent
- Reporting on Educational progress
- Confirming participation either in a Licensed Local Pastor Mentoring Group or in a Peer Covenant Group
- Signing of the License Management Agreement
Please have your documents prepared ahead of time and complete the form in one sitting.

Once you hit the "submit" button, your application will be sent directly to your dCOM chair. They will reach out to you to schedule an interview.

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Connectional Requirements and Participation

Each year Extension Ministers are required to submit a report form which is reviewed by the Extension Ministry Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. They are also encouraged to attend yearly gatherings which are hosted, also, by the Extension ministry Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry.
Have you turned in the extension minister's annual report form for the current appointment year? If not, can you share what has prevented you from doing so and your plans to submit the report.
Were you able to participate in the most recent Extension Ministers gathering? If yes, please share what you liked about the event and if it was helpful in your sense of connection to the VAUMC. If you did not attend, please share what prevented you from attending and if you plan to attend the one for the upcoming year....?
Written Responses

Please answer the questions below regarding our extension ministry appointment.
Describe how you are involved in ministry and mission in your context.*
2. How does your extension ministry appointment intersect with the Wesleyan call of the United Methodist Church "to make disciples for the transformation of the world"?*
3. Describe leadership qualities which you demonstrate in your ministry and the strengths and weakness of those qualities?*
As a licensed Local Pastor you have the authority to practice sacraments in your community. Describe times and places where you have been able to preside at table, or offer baptism in your setting if applicable.*
What does your license allow you to do in your ministry that you could not do without it.*
Annual Charge Conference Form: Extension Minister's Report

Upload a copy of your Extension Ministry Report
Extension Ministry Report which is standard in Unity

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Evaluation from Extension Ministry Supervisor

Please upload the most recent annual evaluation from your immediate supervisor.
Supervisor Evaluation

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Recommendation from District Superintendent

Copy and paste the link to this Jotform and send it in an email to your District Superintendent in order to be recommended for the renewing of your license.
I confirm I have sent the Jotform link for Recommendation to the District Superintendent*
Mentoring/Peer Covenant Group Participation

Licensed Local Pastor within the first 3 years of licensing are required to meet with mentoring group. LLP's beyond their first 3 years, along with all other clergy, are expected to be in a clergy peer group. Please confirm your participation below.
Please confirm the following. You may select more than one option

Yes, I am actively participating in a License Local Pastor Mentoring groupYes, I am part of a Clergy Peer GroupYes, I am an active member of the Licensed Local Pastor Fellowship which hosts times of fellowship, educational seminars, and retreats for LLP'sNo, I am not in a Licensed Local Pastor Mentoring group. I will contact the office of Clergy Excellence to be placed asap.No, I am not in a Clergy Peer Group. I commit to participating in one this appointment cycle.
Report on Educational Progress

All Licensed Local Pastors (not serving in retirement) are to be pursuing Course of Study. Full Time Local Pastors have eight years to complete their COS, and Part-Time Local Pastors have twelve years. For more information you can visit the Licensed Local Pastors Handbook found at: https://vaumc.org/localpastors/ Those who have completed their Course of Study or M.Div. may report on any continuing education they have participated over the past year.
Course of Study- Please tell us the COS School along with the names of any classes you have taken in the last appointment year. If you have your MDiv already, or have completed COS, please tell us the name of the school and the year of completion below.
If you have not taken Course of Study in the previous year, and are within the window of the requirement please share the circumstances which prevented you from doing so.
Education Progress- You may list courses, or titles of CEU events
If you have not taken continuing education in the previous year, please share the circumstances which prevented you from doing so.
dCOM Interview
By signing below, you confirm that you have completed all of the required steps and are ready to be called for an interview with District Committee on Ordained Ministry.*

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Management and Annual Signature of License
The License serves to document the credentials of a local pastor in the United Methodist Church. In order to maintain these credentials, a licensed local pastor must:
- Adhere to the renewal process set forth by the Board of Ordained Ministry
- Obtain the signature of the District Superintendent on the back of the license annually.
- Have access to the license at all times
Please click to acknowledge you are prepared to manage your license accordingly and obtain the signature of your District Superintendent on your license for ministry at one of the following: Charge Conference, District Conference, Annual Conference, dCOM renewal meeting, or a personal visit to the District Office.*

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Done! Your dCOM Chair to be in touch regarding next steps. Blessings on your journey!
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Phase IIIc: Local Pastor License Renewal for Persons Serving in Extension Ministry

Connectional Requirements and Participation

Written Responses

Annual Charge Conference Form: Extension Minister's Report

Evaluation from Extension Ministry Supervisor

Recommendation from District Superintendent

Mentoring/Peer Covenant Group Participation

Report on Educational Progress

dCOM Interview

Management and Annual Signature of License