1min read A- A+ read facebook Linkedin envelope print How to become an ordered minister in The United Church of Canada. Third Level Menu Candidacy Pathway The Candidacy Pathway process for entering ministry in The United Church of Canada Admission Process The United Church of Canada is not receiving applications from international applicants for our admission program at this time. There will be a small intake in 2027 of ministers who are currently eligible to work in Canada. Mutual Recognition of Ministries Process The United Church has agreements with four denominations to accept the credentials of each other's ordered ministers: PROK, UCCP, UCC, and DOC-USA/Canada. DLMs Seeking Testamur Eligibility Learn the criteria required for Designated Lay Ministers to apply for testamur. Funding and Support for Entering Ministry Learn about some of the financial support available to people who are entering ministry in the United Church.
