Certification is the church's recognition that an individual has met the standards for academic training, experience, and continuing study necessary to achieve and maintain professional excellence. Certification is available to lay, diaconal and ordained ministers. In each area of specialization there are three types of certification (Associate, Director and Minister), each with its own set of academic and service requirements. Educators, youth workers, musicians and evangelists seeking certification in professional ministry careers should contact the Annual Conference Board of Diaconal Ministry for guidance.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21291-MN-1526.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference