Leadership Resource Packets

Ministerial Credentialng

Persons in ministry beginning credentialing process

Conference Minister
MCEC Leadership Council

This packet of materials from MC Canada, related to ministerial credentialing has been written for the purpose of providing guidance to Area Church ministers and Area Church ministerial committees as they work with the process of credentialing persons for ministerial leadership in the church. It is intended as a guide and resource witin which each Area Church wil find ways to augment and adapt to meet their own needs and expectations.

Copies of this packet should also be provided to persons in ministry as they begin the credentialing process. The intent is to be as supportive as possible to them in this journey. We want them to be clear about the process and the expectations to which they are being asked to respond.

Ministry Transitions

(Candidate Version)

Persons considering new postitions for ministry

You have decided it is time to consider new positions for ministry. We want to work with you!

  • Begin by making known your intent to your Conference Minister. Then download or request this Candidate Ministry Transitions Packet. If possible, it is advisable to begin the process at least six to ten months in advance of the time when a new pastoral position is desired.
  • Read and study these MC Canada packet materials carefully.
  • Complete the Ministerial Leadership Information Form (MLI).
  • Obtain copies of two booklets you will need: Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective and A Mennonite Polity for Ministerial Leadership.

Ministry Transitions

(Congregational Version)

Congregations who are facing pastoral transitions or searches

Your pastor has resigned or anticipates retirement. Now your congregations faces the experience of pastoral search and transition. How do you begin this process?

  • Begin by making contact with your Conference Minister. Then request a candidate packet to explore the next steps. Because this process takes time, you should plan to be intentional about each step.
  • The enclosed MC Canada materials are intended to be of help to you in the process of making pastor-congregational connections. Read and study them carefully.
  • There are several questions related to the theological perspective of your congregation. We suggest that you answer these in response to Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective and A Mennonite Polity for Ministerial Leadership.

Pastor and Congregation Evaluation Packet

Those involved in the evaluation of the ministry and the leadership of a congregation

Evaluation of the ministry and the leadership of a congregation is natural and inevitable. A carefully designed evaluation process is vital for the health and growth of both pastor and congregation.

This packet from MC Canada is designed to provide an orientation to the delecate art of congregational leadership evaluation. It provides several evaluation tools designed for specific kinds of congregational situations.

Pastor Congregation Relations

Addressed to all those resonsible for, or concerned about pastor-congregation relations.

Respectful, appreciative and trusting relationships between pastors and congregations are vital to the health of the church. But they do not come about without attention and intention.

The best structure for dealing with issues that arise between pastor and congregation is a committee assigned to this task.

Pastor Sexual Misconduct Packet

 Please contact Conference Minister.