Request for Consideration of Transfer
Board of Ordained Ministry
Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church
Consideration for Transfer into the Virginia Conference(2016 Book of Discipline, ¶347)
I am serving in at least my second year under appointment in the Virginia Conference and wish to be received into membership within the Virginia Conference.
From Other Annual Conferences, ¶347.1
I request transfer as a Member in Full Connection, in the Order of __ Elder __ Deacon.
I request transfer as a Provisional Member, in the Order of __ Elder __ Deacon.
From Other MethodistDenominations, ¶347.2
I request transfer and understand my conference membership will be as determined in accordance with the standards established by the Discipline and the annual conference.
From Other ChristianDenominations, ¶347.3
I request transfer and understand my conference membership as a provisional member or local pastor will be determined in accordance with the standards established by the Discipline and the annual conference. After serving as a provisional member for at least two years and completing all the requirements established by the Discipline and the annual conference, I may apply for full membership and recognition of orders.
Full Name ______Date ______
This request and biographical information form is the first step. Once the Center for Clergy Excellence has received this form – and your profile photo – you will be invited to register in Pathways, our online file management program. There are a number of additional materials you will be asked to submit, including a copy of a letter from you to your current bishop/denominational official advising them of your intent to transfer to the VAUMC, supervisory evaluations from your S/PPRC and District Superintendent. Depending on your denominational affiliation, you may be asked to submit a psychological assessment, pastor profile, and personal statements of theology and call related to your request for transfer. All materials are outlined in the Pathways online file management system. The deadline for these materials is February 15, 2018. The Transfer Committee reviews these submitted materials in light of the requirements set forth in the 2016 Book of Discipline, ¶347, conducts an interview with you, and will make a recommendation to the Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.
The recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry is sent to the Bishop and Clergy Session of Annual Conference for final consideration of transfer.
Email this 3-page document and your profile phototo the Center for .
If at any time you have questions or choose to withdraw from the process, you may do so by sending an email to Rev. Meredith L. McNabb ().
Biographical Information Form
Request for Consideration of Transfer
Virginia Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
Full Name______Preferred Name______
Address______
(Complete mailing address including Street, City, State and Zip Code)
Email______Date of birth______
Phone (h) ______(w)______(cell) ______
Ethnic Origin______Male Female
Marital Status: Single Married Widowed Divorced(# of previous marriages____)
Name of spouse______Spouse’s employment______
Children: names and ages with * by those living at home
______
Ordination/DenominationalAffiliation:
I am currently appointed to the Virginia Conference and serving on the ______District
If United Methodist: Annual Conference Membership: ______
Year of ordination as Deacon______/asElder______. OrdainingConference ______
If other Methodist denomination: Denomination: ______
Year of ordination: ______Place______
If other Christian denomination: Denomination: ______
Year of ordination: ______Place______
If other Christian denomination, have you ever withdrawn from another United Methodist Annual Conference?
___ Yes___ No. If yes, name of Annual Conference______
Name ______
Virginia Appointment History(If applicable, listyour appointments in the Virginia Conference, UMC)
YearsChurch or Agency(District)Position Title
Employment History(List additional employment in the past ten years, starting with the most recent):
YearsName of EmployerPosition Title
Educational History (List seminary, graduate, and undergraduate institutions you have attended, including Course of Study if applicable, starting with the most recent):
Name of Institution Degree or Credit HoursYear degree earned
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