You must send copies to:
1. Bishop of the area in which you serve, if other than the area of which you are a member
2. Office of Deacons and Diaconal Ministers, GBHEM, P. O. Box 34007, Nashville, TN 37203-007 or deacons@gbhem.org
3. United Methodist Endorsing Agency, if you serve in endorsed ministry (United Methodist Endorsing Agency, P. O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-007 or umea@gbhem.org)