The Pastors' Page

Ordination & Credentialing

PSMC Ordination Process Map

Annual Accountability Plan and Guidelines
Here is Pastors Accountability Plan

Ministerial Credentialing
Ministerial Credentialing works with the preparation of the pastor’s journey of credentialing, whether it is the process of licensing or ordination.

Ministerial Leadership Information (MLI) Inquiry Form
Interested in pursing a pastorate in Mennonite Church USA or Mennonite Church Canada? Applying for a ministerial credential?

Ministry transition packet
This packet is for persons who are seeking new places of ministry, or for those seeking placement for the first time; or for those who are considering being credentialed.

Resources

The Corinthian Plan
The Corinthian Plan is an investment in the health and the health care of our pastors and other church leaders. This plan is more than simply health coverage for our leaders...

Salary guidelines
These guidelines are presented as a reference point for determining pastors’ salaries and benefits

Pastor Equipping A resources packet for equipping Mennonite Church USA pastors and leaders

Pastor congregation relations
This packet addresses the relationship between the pastor and the congregation. It includes a pastor’s job description, as well as the responsibilities of the pastor congregation relations committee, negotiating the pastor’s salary, and addresses sabbatical and study leaves.

Pastor congregation evaluation This packet is a spin off of the PCRC packet and is targeted for the pastor review and evaluation process.

Women in ministry This packet addresses the unique concerns of women in congregational ministry.