Pastoral Ministry Handbook

The Pastoral Ministry Handbook outlines policies, requirements, and procedures related to the various categories of United Brethren ministers.

Contents

1. Introduction

Categories of Ministers

2. Lay Ministers
3. Local Church Ministers
4. Specialized Ministers
5. National Church Ministers
6. Ordained Elders
7. Ordained Chaplains
8. Questions Asked of Candidates for Ordination

Stationing of Ministers

9. Assigning Ministers
10. Requests for Exemption from Service

Other Information

11. Official Doctrinal Positions
12. Restoration of Ministers
13. Pastor Sabbaticals
14. Ten Principles to Assist and Encourage Your Pastor’s Wife