Licensed Local Pastor Resources
Click to download information about licensing schools, course of study extension and regional schools. Click here for other relevant information from GBHEM.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GBHEM is offering a Summer Course of Study Online. For details, CLICK HERE.
Please send any questions, paperwork, or requests for signature to Stephanie Franklin at candidates@pnwumc.org or Licensed Local Pastor Registrar Sheila Marie at weareonesong@gmail.com.
- Course of Study Extension Schools
- Course of Study Regional Schools
- Course of Study Schools in Languages Other Than English
- SMU-Perkins Course of Study School Brochure
- Overview – Online Course of Study Resources
- UMC Licensing Schools 2019
- Local Pastors Scholarship Application
- Licensing School Scholarship Application
Click here for Western Jurisdiction Course of Studies information.
Local Pastor Certification Resources
The following is provided to support the work of the dCOM and candidates as they navigate the process of certification.
- Beginning Candidacy
- Checklist for Licensed Local Pastors
- Licensing for Pastoral Ministry | 1st Year Assigned
- Local Pastor Continuance
- Local Pastor Mentor’s Report
- DS Evaluation of Licensed Local Pastor
- Certified Candidate Checklist
- Candidacy Mentor’s Report | Discernment
- Form 102 – Biographical Information
- Form 103 – Medical Report
- Form 104 – Declaration of Candidacy
- Form 114 – Candidate’s Disclosure
- Pastoral Effectiveness Evaluation Form
- Candidacy Mentor’s Report II | Certified Candidates
- Guidelines for Accepting Certified Candidate Transfers from another District/Conference
- Core Essentials for Excellence
Please contact the District Service Center to get a National Background Check.