Local Pastor License Standard Renewal

Local Pastor License Renewal

The Standard Renewal Process
You will need the following items to complete the renewal form and request an interview with your dCOM:
1. Written responses (paragraphs submitted in this form)
2. Update on Course of Study progress
3. Annual Evaluation by S/PPRC
4. Mentor Report
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Email*
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District*
Name of Church You are Currently Serving
Written Responses

Please select the set of questions for response which corresponds to your year of service, then following the prompts.
Which Level Year Questions are you Responding to?*
Year One: Question 1 - Describe how your church is structured for mission and ministry?*
Year One: Question 2 -How do you apply United Methodist theology in your teaching?*
Year One: Question 3 - In what ways have your spiritual disciplines affected your practice of leadership in ministry?*
Year Two: Question 1 -Describe leadership qualities which you demonstrate in your ministry and the strengths and weaknesses of those qualities.*
Year Two: Question 2 - Describe ways your congregation lives out the theology of grace.*
Year Two: Question 3- How has your preaching improved since you were licensed?*
Year Three: Question 1 - In what ways has your theology of grace shaped your understanding of the Sacraments?*
Year Three: Question 2 - Describe ways you equip your congregation to offer pastoral or congregational care.*
Year Three: Question 3 -Describe your process for developing the order of worship and how it impacts your sermon preparation.*
Year Four and Beyond: Question 1 - How are you making disciples of Jesus Christ?*
Year Four and Beyond: Question 2 - Describe one way you train and empower your laity to make disciples of Jesus Christ.*
Year Four and Beyond: Question 3 - Describe the progress you have made in Course of Study and how this education has impacted your practice of ministry.
Describe how your call has evolved this year. *
Annual Charge Conference Form: Pastor's Narrative and Continuing Education
Pastor's Narrative and Continuing Education Report*

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Evaluation from Staff Parish Relations Committee

Please upload your annual evaluation from your SPRC. Please note: If you were licensed for the first time this year, you do not need to upload an evaluation until the following year for your second year license renewal, and every year following as a Licensed Local Pastor.
SPRC Evaluation

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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.
Participation in a Licensed Local Pastor Mentoring Group
Name of your Mentor*
Upload the Mentor Report Form*

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By signing below, you confirm that you have completed all of the required steps.*

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Local Pastor License Renewal

Written Responses

Annual Charge Conference Form: Pastor's Narrative and Continuing Education

Evaluation from Staff Parish Relations Committee

Report on Educational Progress

Participation in a Licensed Local Pastor Mentoring Group