The Ordered Ministry of the Clergy Support Memorial Fellowship shall consist of Appointed or Ordained Ministers.
The order of Ministry shall be open to both men and women.
This Ministry can take many forms and expressions. All qualified Ministries will be organized into at least one of the three following divisions below. Each Minister serving in one of these three units of organization shall qualify and be nominated to the respective Provincial authorities to receive permission to solemnize marriage in their Province of residence and service. This will be at the discretion of the Chief Governing Official.
Is one or more groups of people meeting for worship, recognized by the National Church Board, but not fully organized or constituted as a Pastoral Charge or a Congregation by the All Seasons Church. One example of such a mission would be a House Church, a study group, various midweek groups meeting for Pastoral Care., etc.
Means a ministry other than a Pastoral Charge or Mission, recognized it is an expression of enabling ministry. Examples of Outreach Ministries are: Various types of Chaplaincies. Hospital chaplains, nursing home chaplains, University or Penal Institution chaplains. Outreach to various ethnic minorities, involvement in homeless shelters and various social service centers, community projects, other chaplaincies, street ministries of social justice etc.
Means one or more Congregations constituted by the Church into a pastoral unit according to the polity of the Clergy Support Memorial Church.
Before we enter into any discussions regarding credentials you should know that we are a fellowship that accepts many faith positions and traditions. Clergy Support Memorial Church is inclusive in that those already credentialed with us have a wide variety of world views.
This is because we have people in our fellowship from many cultures and Faith traditions. We have many varieties of Christians. (Liberals - Conservative evangelicals, Unitarians, Catholics, United, etc., etc). We also have Jewish, Muslim, Buddhists, Agnostics, Secular Humanist, First Nations Elders, and members of the various Earth Religions.
In addition a person's sexuality is not an issue with us. Please consider that if you are part of the more Evangelical stream of Christianity you will probably be ‘questioned’ by friends and family for associating with a Church who has Gay ministers and none Christians on their Roll.
If however if you are comfortable with our inclusiveness and you would like to continue the process just send us an email . All questions will be answered quickly ditto and request for more information. To get this process started send an email to Casey telling us something about yourself. We look forward to your contact! Contact Casey McKibbon.
We will consider all credentials presented to us from other Religious Institutions.
In addition the Fellowship will take into account previous life and academic experiences, family and financial responsibilities, and age. (Normally but not restricted to persons thirty-five (35) years of age or older).
In other words notwithstanding the normal requirements, a well-qualified lay person may be a candidate for the Ministry and may be permitted on the recommendation of the Board of Governors to be Appointed to the order of Ministry and in due time to the office of Ordained.
The office of Appointed Chaplain will hold the same legal status as one Ordained. In the polity of the church Appointed or Ordained persons hold the office of Clergy.
A candidate shall normally enroll in and graduate from a theological school recognized by the Board of Governors of the Clergy Support Memorial Church. Education shall normally consist of Bachelor's degree in a University followed by a three (3) year program leading to a Master of Divinity degree recognized by the Clergy Support Memorial Church.
A candidate shall normally enroll in and graduate from a theological school recognized by the Board of Governors of the Clergy Support Memorial Church. Education shall normally consist of Bachelor's degree in a University followed by a three (3) year program leading to a Master of Divinity degree recognized by the Clergy Support Memorial Church.
As part of the process all interviews of candidates will be conducted by the Service and Personnel Committee who shall affirm a person’s genuine call to Ministry, personal character, motives, academic record, doctoral beliefs, and general fitness for Ministry.
Clergy Support Memorial Church is proud to be a inter-traditional fellowship.