The Christian as Minister is an introduction and explanation of the different types of ministry available for people considering God’s call to ministry in The United Methodist Church. This book is required reading for anyone considering the call to licensed or ordained ministry.

Answering the Call is a guidebook for group mentoring of candidates for ordained ministry. This candidacy guidebook provides a robust discussion of United Methodist beliefs and defines the sharp distinction between the discernment and application processes. It includes a guide to assist mentors as they lead discussions and prepare mentor reports.

“Ministry in the UMC” is a flyer charting various pathways within the UMC to respond to God’s call to leadership, lay or ordained. Read the sections to identify where your gifts and passions may align with current UM credentialing opportunities. This flyer is currently available in English but we are working on multiple translations.

Listen. Discern. Respond. is a journal from the Young Clergy Initiative offers over 80 unique, thought provoking exercises will help you sketch, pray, color, sing, scribble, study, ponder, observe, question, dream, and uncover what your purpose might be.

The Ministry Of flyers are descriptions of what service looks like as a deacon, endorsed clergy, elder, or licensed local pastor: where they serve, how they serve, and who they serve. They also share first steps, educational standards, and next steps along the path for each. Each flyer is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, French, and Russian.

“50 Way to Cultivate a Culture of Call” is a list of 50 ways to change the culture of your community to become more call-oriented through communication, affirmation, and empowerment. This resource is shared by the Great Plains Annual Conference.

Called is a curriculum resource from the Young Clergy Initiative that helps your community explore how to LISTEN for God’s voice, DISCERN what you’ve heard, and RESPOND faithfully at any age.

“5 Cups of Coffee” facilitates 5 vocational discernment conversations. It pairs 5 topics and 5 scripture passages to gradually guide a conversation deeper into discovering who God is calling you to be. This resource is shared by the Great Plains Annual Conference.

There are several key components that contribute to a culture of call. These are some questions to guide you through a
self-audit about how you’re doing in several key areas. This resource is shared by the Great Plains Annual Conference.

The “Called Discussion Guide” supports a small group conversation over 6 sessions. It includes scripture references, space for processing, and guiding questions. This resource is shared by Fuller Theological Seminary.

The Christian as Minister is an introduction and explanation of the different types of ministry available for people considering God’s call to ministry in The United Methodist Church. This book is required reading for anyone considering the call to licensed or ordained ministry.

There are many ways you can follow God’s call, but how can you tell where and in what capacity God is calling you to serve? The “How are You Being Called to Ministry” flyer is a creative flow chart to help guide discernment. This resource is shared by the Great Plains Annual Conference.

The Christian as Minister is an introduction and explanation of the different types of ministry available for people considering God’s call to ministry in The United Methodist Church. This book is required reading for anyone considering the call to licensed or ordained ministry.

Answering the Call is a guidebook for group mentoring of candidates for ordained ministry. This candidacy guidebook provides a robust discussion of United Methodist beliefs and defines the sharp distinction between the discernment and application processes. It includes a guide to assist mentors as they lead discussions and prepare mentor reports.

GBHEM maintains current resources for Boards of Ordained Ministry and district Committees on Ordained Ministry, including the BOM Handbook, in this virtual Library.

The Ministry Of flyers are descriptions of what service looks like as a deacon, endorsed clergy, elder, or licensed local pastor: where they serve, how they serve, and who they serve. They also share first steps, educational standards, and next steps along the path for each. Each flyer is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, French, and Russian.

Adopted by the 2004 General Conference, This Holy Mystery is the UMC’s official interpretive statement of the practice and theology of the Lord’s Supper.

Adopted by the 1996 General Conference, By the Water and the Spirit is the UMC’s official interpretive statement of the practice and theology of baptism.

Tasked by the 2016 General Conference “to articulate a theology of ordained ministry for The United Methodist Church,” the 2017-2020 Study of Ministry Commission offered this report to stimulate a conversation that deepens the church’s theological self-understanding in realizing God’s mission for a transformed world.

Guidebook is the official Exploration event app. It’s your guide for the event schedule (which you can personalize), access to speakers, sponsors, exhibitor information, and more. Connect and engage with other attendees through private messages and share photos, likes, and comments through the interactive social feed. Download Guidebook for Apple or Android before you arrive and start your exploration early. Event credentials will be available in the Summer of 2026.

“Ministry in the UMC” is a flyer charting various pathways within the UMC to respond to God’s call to leadership, lay or ordained. Read the sections to identify where your gifts and passions may align with current UM credentialing opportunities. This flyer is currently available in English but we are working on multiple translations.

Listen. Discern. Respond. is a journal from the Young Clergy Initiative offers over 80 unique, thought provoking exercises will help you sketch, pray, color, sing, scribble, study, ponder, observe, question, dream, and uncover what your purpose might be.