Office of Formation and Leadership Development
MINISTRY ACTION PLAN (MAP)
CANDIDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Home Address:
Preferred Phone:
Type:
Email Address:
Skype ID:
READINESS FOR ENTERING VOCATIONAL MINISTRY (REVM) INFORMATION
REVM:
Dates:
REVM FACILITATORS:
Verified Receipt of Application Materials by OFLD:
 Transcripts for all university/seminary education
Institution:
 Documentation of ordination/credentials in former denomination,
and letter of good standing. Former Denomination:
 Endorsement and Letter of Recommendation from Pastor or Elder.
Endorsing Pastor/Elder:
 A detailed (3-5 page) statement of your call to ministry, specifically MCC ministry
 A current curriculum vitae/resume, which includes employment and education history
 Board Endorsement from Local Church.
Endorsing/Home Church:
 Digital photo of candidate
 Psychological Testing Results
 Background Check Completed
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CANDIDATE PROFILE
Date of Birth:
Previous Religious Background:
Previous Professional Background:
Vocational Goals (check all that apply):
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Senior/Solo Pastor
Staff Pastor
Interim Pastor
Chaplain
Other:
Anticipated Date of Completion and Application for Ordination:
Ability to relocate?
Willingness to consider part-time ministry opportunities?
Special Gifts/Interests/Passions:
Other Notes:
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MAP SECTION 1: RELATIONSHIP
WITH DENOMINATION
 Attend REVM
 Attend Other MCCs
Notes:
 Attend Other MCC
Conferences/Gatherings
Notes:
 Attend General Conference
Notes:
 Submit 500-word Reflection Paper
to OZ/NZ OFLD Co-ordinator about
REVM Experience by
 Complete MCC Internship
Notes:
MAP SECTION 2:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
MAP SECTION 3:
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
 B.Div.
Institution:
Date of Graduation: 2014
 Meet regularly with Pastor
 CPE (1 Unit)
Institution:
 Choose a Spiritual Practice Each
Year (See Clergy Manual for
Recommendations) and submit a
500-word paper to OZ/NZ OFLD Coordinator by December 31 of each
year reflecting on the current
year’s practice and outlining
selection for the following year
 MCC Required Course: MCC Polity
Notes:
 MCC Required Course: Sexuality
Studies
Notes:
 MCC Required Course: Queer
History
Notes:
 Work with a Spiritual Director
 Other: Sign MCC Code of Conduct
on-line.
 Other:
 Other:
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
 Submit MAP Progress Report to Australasian OFLD Co-ordinator by 31 December
of each year.
 When all MAP Requirements are met, submit Application for Ordination to
Australasian OFLD Co-ordinator and participate in Ordination Interview.
VERIFICATION
By our signatures, we confirm that we have reviewed this MAP and agree to the steps outlined.
Candidate: ______________________________________________ Date: ________________
Endorsing Clergy: _________________________________________ Date: ________________
OFLD Australasian Co-ordinator: _____________________________ Date: ________________
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