How Do You Become A Methodist Pastor?
To be ordained as UM clergy, a person must have a four year Bachelor’s degree, and a Masters of Divinity, both from approved institutions. An MDiv can take anywhere from 4 to 7 years, depending on the course load. So for a person without a college degree, you are looking at 9 to 12 years down the road. Even with a degree, you must have been a UM for at least a year, you are still looking at 5 to 8 years of preparation. Visit UMC.org for more info
Are you feeling the urge to step out of your comfort zone at church? Did you ever want to become a pastor, to lead the people in a closer walk with the Lord? If you’re part of the United Methodist tradition, the road to becoming a pastor is carefully laid out. If you’ve recieved the call, here’s how to follow through. Step 1 Decide whether God is calling you into ministry. What is the Lord calling you to do? There are many leadership roles in which you can serve in the United Methodist Church, including elder, chaplain or ordained minister. Spend time in prayer to discern God’s direction for your life. Step 2 Seek support for your decision. Tell your pastor what you are thinking, and take any advice that he can give. Seek official approval from the Staff Pastor Relations Committee of your church. Step 3 Look for someone to mentor you through the candidacy process, and them seek approval from your district. Step 4 Complete the coursework. There are 13 seminaries in the United States fro
