Credentialing Committee

Description

Credentialing Committee (8 members) 

We are seeking lay people and ministry personnel who can assess a minister’s qualifications for specialized ministries and roles, readmission to ministry, or moving to another ministry stream.  

Mandate 

The Credentialing Committee responds to applications from ministry personnel for the following, determining credentials according to the policy and processes of the General Council and guided by the pertinent resources:  

• intentional interim ministers (for initial and continuing designation)
• review of sabbatical plans for intentional interim ministers
• educational supervisors
• readmission to the Order of Ministry
• members of the Order of Ministry moving from one stream of ministry to another
• military chaplains, in partnership with the Military Chaplain Working Group
• peer reviews for other chaplains as required 

The committee may ensure support for special ministries, such as intentional interim ministries and chaplaincies. 

Membership 

The Credentialing Committee consists of eight members who reflect the broad diversity of the United Church, with particular attention to its equity commitments and the presence of both lay people and ministry personnel from across the geography of the church. 

To honour the separation of responsibilities assigned to regional councils and those assigned to the Office of Vocation, members of Office of Vocation committees and boards cannot also serve on a body of the regional council with decision-making responsibilities that relate to or affect pastoral relations or pastoral relationships. 

Member Skills and Experience 

Assets to this committee include a background in intentional interim ministry, experience in educational supervision or chaplaincy; interview skills, including listening and asking open-ended questions; and discerning the leading of the Spirit. 

United Church Relationship: Full member 

Expectations and Term 

The committee meets five to eight times each year by videoconference call and may meet in person as necessary. Much of the work of this committee occurs between meetings. Committee members are expected to review applications and evaluations, as well as interview applicants for the various categories of credentialing between committee meetings.  

The term of this appointment is for three years (August 2025–August 2028) with the possibility of reappointment for a second three-year term. 

For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please see the complete description, below.

To Express Interest

To apply for this vacancy, please express interest or nominate someone.

All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you do not receive acknowledgement, please contact Member Engagement. Incomplete or late submissions cannot be considered.

For further information or assistance in expressing interest or nominating someone, please contact:

Member Engagement
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-3781
E-mail: 

Downloads

• 45-09 Credentialing Committee.pdf (185.99 KB) (PDF)