Section VI. Evaluation and Continuing Education for Full and Associate Members
444. Evaluation--Evaluation is a continuous process which must take place in a spirit of understanding and acceptance.
1. The pastors in local Churches shall receive evaluation annually from the committee on pastor-parish relations for use in an ongoing effective ministry and for identifying continuing education needs and plans (270.2f[3]), using criteria, processes, and training developed by the board of ordained ministry and the Cabinet. The district superintendent will evaluate annually the pastors' effectiveness for ministry (423.2c, 520, 733.2n, o), using criteria, processes, and training developed by the Cabinet and the board of ordained ministry.
2. Clergy serving in appointments beyond the local Church will undergo annual evaluation by their immediate supervisors, engage in annual self-evaluation, and include copies of these evaluations in the annual report submitted to the bishop, district superintendent, and the board of ordained ministry (443.2a).
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 444
1996 United Methodist General Conference