The South Coastal District of the Wesleyan Church

Ministerial Institute

"A Call to Ministry is a Call to Prepare"

CALLED TO THE MINISTRY AND WONDERING WHAT TO DO NEXT?

Talk to your local pastor and get approval from your Local Board of Administration. Your pastor should then send a recommendation letter to the District Office.
Register with the Wesleyan Headquarters Education and Ministry as a ministerial student.
Begin the process with your local District Board of Ministerial Development (DBMD)
Begin your studies by enrolling in a Wesleyan University or FLAME classes. You can also enroll in District Extension classes as they are offered.

See links below for help on these steps.

QUESTIONS - ANSWERS REGARDING DBMD

District Board of Ministerial Development

What Classes Do I Need to Take?

DBMD FORMS

FIRST YEAR FORMS TO BE COMPLETED

A letter from your local pastor stating that your local church recommends you as a ministerial student should be submitted at the beginning of the process. If you have not submitted this, please do so with your first year forms before your first DBMD interview.

2. DBMD #1 Personal Data Inventory

3. DBMD #2 Initial Reference

Please distribute three (3) of these forms to your references, supplying them with a stamped envelope addressed to the district office. You MUST have at least 3 #2 forms on file.

They can also send them directly to: office@southcoastal.org or fax them to: 770-922-9331.

You will need to follow up with them to make sure they have completed them and sent them to the district office.

4. Please also submit a picture with your first year forms.
5. Please provide a copy of your "Ministerial Preparation Online Enrollment" form that you will receive when you register as a ministerial student at the Department of Education and the Ministry at Wesleyan World Headquarters.

SUBSEQUENT YEARS FORMS TO BE COMPLETED EACH YEAR:

1. DBMD #3 Subsequent Years

2A. Local Pastor Annual Recommendation Form

Complete this form if you are serving in a local church as a staff pastor or lay person.

OR

2B. Annual Recommendation Form from Vice Chairman or LBA Secretary

Complete this form if you are serving as a Senior Pastor, Solo Pastor or Supply Pastor.

ORDINATION FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AFTER COMPLETION OF ALL ORDINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Super 7 - Supervised Ministry - South Coastal District

If you have not received credit on your transcripts for Supervised Ministry, you will need to fulfill that on the district level.

Please download the Super 7 file and contact your DBMD Director for instructions.

1. DBMD #4 Reference for Ordination

Please distribute three (3) of these forms to your references, supplying them with a stamped envelope addressed to the district office. The District Superintendent will also need to fill out one of these forms making a total of four (4) forms needed

They can also send them directly to: office@southcoastal.org or fax them to: 770-922-9331.

You will need to follow up with them to make sure they have completed them and sent them to the district office.

2. DBMD #5 Ordination Application

3. There is also a counseling requirement that must be fulfilled. You are required to meet with a Christian counselor and be assessed for emotional and psychological stability. The counselor must then submit a letter to the DBMD stating that you are emotionally balanced and there are no mental health issues hindering you from proceeding into full-time Christian ministry. The district will pay for this appointment.

If for some reason you are unable to fulfill this requirement, contact Dr. Berry directly.

Transfer Form

Transfer of Ordination Forms

These forms are only needed if you are requesting your ordination credentials to be transferred into the South Coastal District from another denomination.

MINISTERIAL STUDIES

Ministerial Institue Schedule 2010-2011

South Coastal District
Ministerial Institute

NOTE: Beginning January 1, 2010 - ALL classes must be paid at time of registration. You are NOT officially registered until you pay. Send your payment to the District Office but make your check payable to your instructor. Thank you!

Ministerial Institute Policy Guide - STUDENT

Please click on link to view student policy guide for Ministerial Institute.

Ministerial Institute Policy Manual - TEACHERS

Ministerial Institue Class Registration Form

Upcoming South Coastal District

Ministerial Institute Classes:

Wesleyan Church History/Discipline

Instructor: Dr. Dan Berry

August 27-28, 2010 - Conyers, GA

Wesleyan Church History and Discipline Syllabus

Study Guide

OT Elective - Genesis

Pastoral Counseling Syllabus and Notes

All Classes are $100 for credit and $50 to audit class. This is paid directly to your instructor.

Register by sending the registration forms on this page to the district office.