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.

• Connect with the Registrar & Navigating the PNW Website for Local Pastor Resources
• Course of Study Extension Schools
• Course of Study Regional Schools
• UMC Licensing Schools 2015
• Local Pastors Scholarship Application

Click here for Western Jurisdiction Course of Studies information. Website: localpastor.org

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.