You are entering a journey that will have an impact on your life, the lives of others, and the kingdom of God for eternity. It is our goal to support you as you discern your call toward ordained ministry.
One of the strengths of the Free Methodist Church is that the path toward ordination is a communal discernment process. This means that a person who believes they are called into vocational ministry is surrounded by a community that can affirm those gifts and graces or help to discern a different path. Either way, we're in this together!
At the beginning of this process of discovery and discernment, the local church pastor and board function as the primary connection point for conversation and opportunity. The Conference MEG (Ministerial Education and Guidance) Board and Director of Ministerial Credentialing will also be introduced to you and your interest in ministry. This process is called Local Ministerial Candidacy.
To make your local ministerial candidacy official, with the permission of your pastor and church board, register for the LMC Path with Pathwright and begin working through it with your lead pastor.
Continue to be in prayer and in community as you use this time to discern your calling.
Please be advised that as an LMC, you will be required to take a Free Methodist History & Polity class. This is offered as an in-person class in Genesis (recommended), at Northeastern Seminary, and online through Central Christian College.
Here you'll find a number of resources, most of which you will need to access during the ministry candidacy process. Feel free to explore them now.