Committee on Preparation for Ministry
The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) provides the
care for and oversight of persons exploring and preparing for the ordained
Ministry of Word and Sacrament.
Wrestling with a sense of call? Check out the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) resources on vocation.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Remfert at cpm@ptcaweb.org.
CPM Resources
CPM Policies
Here in PDF format are theCPM Policies, including:
- Inquirers' career counseling; Choosing a seminary
- Field Education
- Clinical Pastoral Education
- Indebtedness; Course Learning Goals
- Personal Fitness for Ministry
- Inclusive Language Guidelines
CPM Manual
Here in PDF format is the CPM Manual. Please direct questions to the CPM Chair at cpm@ptcaweb.org.
CPM Guidelines
Here in PDF format are the guidelines for . . .(PDF) Guidelines for Candidacy Application
(PDF) Guidelines for Final Assessment
CPM Forms
Some of the below forms are in MS Word, some are in PDF format. You can download the Word documents, fill them out on your computer, and e-mail them to office@ptcaweb.org or mail them to CPM c/o the PTCA office at 122 W Franklin Ave Ste 508, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
Some of the forms are in PDF format..
Reference forms for . . .
| Seekers Applying to Become Inquirers | Candidates Annual Consultation |
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| Inquirers for Annual Consultation | Final Assessment & cover letter |
| Inquirers applying to become Candidates &cover letter | |
Other forms
(In Word format)| CPM Forms' description (PDF)
CPM process checklist (Rich Text Format) |
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Form 1: Application for Enrollment as an Inquirer |
Forms 2a and 2b:Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as Inquirer
and Covenant Agreement between Inquirer, Session, and CPM; and
Inquirer Release |
Form 3: Pre-Interview Annual Consultation Report |
Form 4:Report of Annual Consultation |
Forms 5a and 5b: Application to be received by Presbytery as a
Candidate and Covenant Agreement and Candidate Release |
Form 6: Summary Report of Final Assessment of Candidate's
Readiness to be Examined for Ordination |
Forms 7A & 7B: Certificate of Approval of Transfer and Report of
Withdrawal or Removal of Inquirer or Candidate, or an Ordination of a
Candidate |
Ordination Exams (General Assembly page)
| Omaha Seminary Foundation |
| Fund for Theological Education |
| Financial Aid Information-PCUSA |
| Other Presbyterian Scholarships |
Financial Aid for Seminarians
Several orginizations have scholarships available for prospective Ministers of Word and Sacrement. Click here to see what scholarships are available.CPM Contact Info:
cpm@ptcaweb.orgCPM Roster:
Co-Chairs:
- Ms. Elizabeth Remfert
- Rev. Denise Dunbar-Perkins
Other Members:
- Rev. Matthew Robbins Ghormley
- Rev. Thomas W. Forster-Smith
- Rev. April M. Davis Campbell
- Rev. William Hoffman
- Rev. Elisabeth Marlow
- Rev. Robert R. Boehlke
- The Rev. J. Scott Cartwright
- Mr. Robert Bollar
- Ms. Pam McCabe
- Mr. Bill Fischer
- Mr. Burt Nygren
- Mr. Larry Pattee
- Ms. Marsha Babcock
- Ms. Nancy E. Grittman
- Ms. Janet D. Malone
- Ms. Martha Rockenstein
- Ms. Sher'ron Brown Konecki