Pastoral Ministry Handbook

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

Contents

1. Introduction
2. UB Ministerial Association

Credentialing Ministers

3. Categories and Pathways of Ministry
4. Ministerial Licensing and Ordination Teams
5. Ministerial Education
6. Status of Ministerial Credentials
7. Transferring Credentials

License Descriptions

8. Lay Ministers
9. Provisional Ministers
10. Specialized Ministers
11. National Conference Ministers
12. Ordained Elders
13. Ordained Chaplains
14. Questions Asked of Candidates for Ordination

Stationing of Ministers

15. Assigning Pastors
16. Exemption from Assignment

Other Information

17. Restoration of Ministers
18. Sabbatical Guidelines
19. Official Doctrinal Positions
20. Ten Principles to Assist and Encourage Your Pastor’s Spouse
21. Minister’s Spouse Survey
22. Licensing Pathways Chart
23. License Advancement Plan
24. Restoration Process Summary Sheet