Church and Ministry

• authorization of pastors: ordination, licensing, commissioning
• issues of authorized ministerial standing
• persons in discernment of call to ministry
• strengthening the covenants and ministries between local churches, their pastor(s) and the association
• ongoing support of authorized ministries
• oversight of authorized ministries
• issues of fitness for ministry
• acting on Lay Academy scholarship applications

Ministry in the Local Church

• provides scholarships for people to attend spiritually-enriching events including, but not limited to, year-round church camps, retreats, clergy and lay leadership development (separate from Lay Academy)
• financial support is available for church growth and church renewal

Mission of the Church in the World

• supports local congregations in areas of mission, stewardship, and social concerns

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