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Form 4: Congregational Endorsement and Support for Applicant for PMA Candidacy Status

(to be completed by Pastor and Congregation Council Officer...there are parts I, 2, 3)

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Applicant's Name _____________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip ___________________

 

Part 1 ...... (to be completed by Pastor)

Give your appraisal of the potential of the above-named candidate to eventually meet the standards of the synod as described in the PMA Handbook available at www.csspma.org
 
Date Received into Your Congregation ____________________________________
Means of Receipt (i.e., baptism, transfer, etc.) ______________________________
  • Give a brief hstory of the candidate's relationship to the congregation:
 
 
  • Note areas of your congregational life in which the individual has participated.
 
 
 
  • What types of service has the individual provided during the PMA Discovery Process?
 
 
  • How do you see the leadership gifts of this person being used in their home congregation as a Parish Ministry Associate?
 
 
  • What qualities for leadership in a congregation does the individual possess or lack?
 
 
  • Are there any personal factors, including health, that might affect this person's service as a Parish Ministry Associate?
 
 
  • Describe any areas in which the candidate might need guidance in order to complete the requirements for the Parish Ministry Associate Program or to serve as a Parish Ministry Associate.
 
 
Please attach a separate sheet to convey information that you wish to share for the application review.

 

Pastor's Recommendation    
I recommend the applicant for acceptance into the PMA Candidacy in accordance with the standards established by the ELCA and the Central States Synod. ___Yes ___No
I recognize the requirement that the individual be mentored by me or another rostered leader during the candidacy process. My intent is that the mentoring will be by: ___Me ___Another rostered leader
Name of other rostered leader who will mentor ________________________________  
Position of other rostered leader ___________________________________________  
   
Pastor's Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ______

Congregation Name ______________________________________________________

 
Congregation Street Address _______________________________________________  
Congregation City, State, Zip _______________________________________________  
Congregation Telephone ______________________  

 

Part 2: (to be completed by Congregational Council Officer)

Date of Congregation Council Meeting _______________________

At the above-captioned meeting, the Congregation Council acted to recommend the applicant in accordance with the standards established by the ELCA and the Central States Synod.

___ Yes ____ No

Name of candidate ________________________________________________
President or Designee Signature _____________________________________
Title __________________________________ Date _________________
Telephone Number ______________________________________

 

Part 3: (To be Completed by Congregational Council Officer)

A PMA candidate commits considerable time and effort to training / education as well as service. There are expenses in meeting the qualifications for PMA Certification including costs of application as well as for completion of the educational requirements. It is suggested that the Congregation commit its support to the individual in accordance with its gifts and resources.

This congregation commits to the following support for the individual for completion of PMA Candidacy:
____ $________ as the Congregation's share of the $100 Candidacy application fee. (This fee covers the costs for processing of the application and for a background check.)
____ $ ________ for each course completed for PMA credit. (The costs include tuition which is usually about $150 plus books and materials.)
____ $ ________ for costs of attending the required annual PMA Convocation. (The costs usually total about $80 for registration plus transportation.)
____ For other costs associated with training / education as a PMA. (These may include costs for conferences / workshops, purchasing / cleaning robes, and for other books / materials)
____ Our commitment for support is listed below:
List the $ support (or limits on support) by category:
 
 
 
 
President or Designee Signature ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________ Date ________________________
Telephone Number _____________________________