DBMD candidate Resources
candidate paperwork
Initial Paperwork
- LBA Recommendation Form
- DBMD #1 Personal Data Inventory
- DBMD #2 Initial References (4 are needed)
- Background Check Authorization Form
- Candidate provides a recent credit report
- Register with the Education Clergy Development
- Register and get access to the Ministerial Student Portal
Other Requirements
- DBMD #3 (complete annually)
- Annual Service Report (complete annually)
- Supervised Ministry Application
- Psych Evaluation
committees
ORDINATION COUNCIL
Chairman Rev. Isaac Smith, Rev. Cheryl Arguello, Rev. Paul Baughman, Rev. Dan Menefee, Rev. Wayne Mueller, Secretary Carrie Pohlen, Rev. David Rannabargar, Rev. Marc Sundstrom, Rev. Carman VanSchaick
CHAIRMAN
Katy Kinnan
EAST TEAM
Rev. Mark Sundstrom - Leader (2023), Carrie Pohlen (2022), Rev. Steph Tague (2024), Jonathon Vazquez (2023)
CENTRAL TEAM
Rev. Dan Menefee - Leader (2022), Rev. Cheryl Arguello (2023), Rev. Paul Baughman (2022), Rev. Jamie Groneberg (2024), Tina Lynch (2021)
WEST TEAM
Rev. Mark Schmerse - Leader, Rev. Mike Cline (2023), Chris Hayes (2022), Rev. Malloree Norris (2021)
ordination paperwork
(4 references needed from the District Superintendent, Senior Pastor, Local Board Vice-Chair, Local Board member)
- DBMD #5 Ordination Application
- Bio Information
- Ordination Interview (If married, your spouse is expected to be at the interview. Dress code is business formal. Suits and ties for men. Skirts or dresses for ladies.
BDMD COmmittee
resources
Contact the district office for the following:
- Best Practices
- DBMD Response Form
- Interview Guide
For questions, contact the district office at info@northwestdistrict.org.