Committee on Preparation for Ministry

The Committee on Preparation for Ministry provides care and oversight for all Inquirers, Candidates, and potential Commissioned Ruling Elders for the ministry under the care of the Presbytery. (G-2.06)

It is important that those who are to be ordained as ministers of the Word and Sacrament receive full preparation for their task under the direction of the presbytery. For this purpose, presbyteries enter into a covenant relationship with those preparing to become ministers of the Word and Sacrament and with their sessions and congregations. The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) administers this relationship. It is divided into the two phases of Inquiry and Candidacy and consists of a period of no less than two years, including at least one year as a Candidate (G-2.0601, G-2.0602). For a thorough understanding of the PC(USA) ordination process, including its theological underpinnings, you should refer to the
“Advisory Handbook on Preparation for Ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA)” (v.2.1).

Inquirer/Candidate Process

Beginning the Process

Inquirer Phase

Candidate Phase

Final Certification to Seek a Call

Commissioned Ruling Elders (CRE) Process

Constitutional Authorization

Preparation Process

Knowledge Base for Ministry

Forms

Contract

Terms of Call

All persons in the care process must submit their paperwork for each CPM meeting at least two weeks prior to the meeting for which they are scheduled to meet with the commission. Please email paperwork to the Presbytery office at adminassociate@presbyteryofli.org. 
Please note: the receipt of paperwork in this timely manner allows each member of CPM to read your forms and be fully prepared to discern with you during the meeting. If forms are not received by the due date, inquirers/candidates/Commissioned Ruling Elders will be rescheduled to a future meeting.
Questions please call the Presbytery office 631-499-7171