Credential as Apprentice Minister.--All persons not certified or licensed who perform the ministries of koinonia, kerygma, leiturgia, didache, or diakonia under appointment shall have credentials as an apprentice minister. The Board of Ordained Ministry may recommend to the clergy session of the annual conference the credentialing of those persons who have:
1. Completed the conditions to be an approved candidate in ¶ 304.
2. Completed one year of the course of study, are enrolled full-time in a seminary listed by the University Senate, have completed one of the foundational courses in addition to their M.A. or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited graduate school, or one of the foundational courses in addition to their professional certification from a secular certifying body.
3. Been examined and recommended by the district Committee on Ministry.
4. Been approved by the Board of Ordained Ministry.
5. Provided the board with a satisfactory certificate of good health on a prescribed form from a physician approved by the board if being appointed full-time. The conference may require psychological and/or psychiatric tests and evaluations to provide additional information to qualify for such coverage.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22977-MN-308-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference