HOLSTON CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFFICE OF REV.TERRY D GOODMAN CONF.SECRETARY/CLERGY SERVICES P.O.BOX850 ALCOA, TN 37701-0850
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY 2021 FULL CONNECTION COHORT GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING MATERIALS FOR INTERVIEWS
1. September 21, 2020: Deadline for all materials to be postmarked on or before this date. Reference the Checklist of Materials on the next page of this document. 2. October 26, 2020: Interviews are scheduled in Alcoa, TN for this date. 3. Type your full name, address, email and phone number on the front page of each item submitted. Type your name only at the top right of each subsequent page. 4. Type all material 12 point font, double-spaced on 8½" x 11" white paper. 5. Number the pages of each section and staple sections together. Do not use paper clips. Do not bind items together. 6. Restate each question in full and number it as listed, and be sure to answer each part of the question fully. 7. Give proper credit in standard citation format (MLA or APA) when quoting, paraphrasing or otherwise drawing on the ideas and insights of others. Plagiarism will not be accepted. 8. Use good grammar and proper spelling and punctuation. It is a good idea to ask someone else to proofread your material before submitting it for both grammar and content. 9. Provide one printed copy of all material submitted. If possible, please print/copy your materials double-sided to save paper. 10. Include one DVD or Thumb drive recording of the worship service in the packet of materials that you send to the conference office AND website address listed on front page of sermon where the entire worship service is available for online viewing (ex., Youtube, Dropbox, etc.) 11. Use first-class mail in returning materials to the BOM Registrar – Admin. Office 12. Email electronic copy of all materials in PDF format to clergyservices@holston.org 13. Ensure report(s) from PPR Chair and Lead/Senior Pastor (if applicable) and “Making Disciple” project evaluators are submitted to the conference office by the due date. 14. Keep a copy of each item submitted for your own files and bring with you on interview day.
MAIL ONE PRINTED COPY TO: BOM REGISTRAR – ADMIN % BRANDY WILLIAMS P.O.BOX 850 ALCOA, TN 37701
EMAIL ONE PDF COPY TO: CLERGYSERVICES@HOLSTON.ORG
MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
HOLSTON CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFFICE OF REV.TERRY D GOODMAN CONF.SECRETARY/CLERGY SERVICES P.O.BOX850 ALCOA, TN 37701-0850
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY 2021 FULL CONNECTION COHORT GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING MATERIALS FOR INTERVIEWS
Checklist of Materials to submit in your final packet: [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [
] 01 - Application for Clergy Relationship to The Annual Conference ] 02a - Biographical information ] 02b - Biographical information continued (Spouse’s support if applicable) ] 03 - Disciplinary Questions, Part I ] 04 - Disciplinary Questions, Part II (Deacon or Elder) ] 05 - Scenario Questions ] 06 - Historic Questions ] 07 - Sermon and Worship ] 08 - Bible Study ] 09 - Making Disciple Project ] 10 - Evaluations / Reports [ ] 10a - PRC Chair [ ] 10b - Lead / Sr. Pastor (if applicable) [ ] 10c - District Superintendent
MAIL ONE PRINTED COPY TO: BOM REGISTRAR – ADMIN % BRANDY WILLIAMS P.O.BOX 850 ALCOA, TN 37701
EMAIL ONE PDF COPY TO: CLERGYSERVICES@HOLSTON.ORG
MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: SEPTEMBER 21, 2020