Ministerial Leadership Manual

Ministerial Leadership Manual

Middle Pennsylvania District

Contents of the Manual

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• Title Page

• Introduction

• Chapter 1 - Ministerial Leadership Polity – Church of the Brethren

• Chapter 2 - Middle Pennsylvania District Policies and Guidelines

  • I. Calling Cohort Guidelines

  • II. Ministry Formation Guidelines

  • III. Continuing Education Guidelines - Addendum

  • IV. Wedding Policy for Licensed Ministers

• Chapter 3 - Middle Pennsylvania District Handbook

• Chapter 4 - Denominational Polity, Policies and Guidelines

  • I. Ethics in Ministry Relations - 2008, edited 02-2020

  • II. Ethics in Congregations

  • III. Guidelines for Continuing Education

  • IV. Guidelines for Sabbath Rest

  • V. Guidelines: Ministerial Service and Membership in a Former Parish

• Appendix - Additional Information

  • I. Record of Weddings Form for Licensed Ministers

  • II. Educational Track Outline

  • III. Ministerial Leadership Paper Resources

    • A. Covenant of Accountability

    • B. From Discerner to Licensed Minister

    • C. From Licensed Minister to Commissioned/Ordained Minister

    • D. Calling Cohort Session Guides

    • E. Touchstones for Creating Hospitable Space

    • F. Discernment Bibliography

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