Endorsement Process
Endorsement Standards and Procedures, Call Criteria and Program Guidelines for Ministries in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, and Clinical Education
Checklist of Materials to be Submitted
Five copies are required; please return this form with your materials
- Personal Data Form*
- Personal History Sketch
- Statement of Vocational Goals
- Description of Clinical and Academic Education
- Supervisory Evaluations (ACPE, AAPC, etc...)
- Self Evaluations (CPE, AACPE, AAPC, etc...)
- Statement on Theology of Pastoral Care
- Two Pastoral Relationships (verbatim, etc...)
- Letter From Your Bishop
- Signed Statement Attesting Your Review and Knowledge of Synod's Policy on Sexual Misconduct
- Sermon Manuscript, Notes or Outline
- Plans for Obtaining Certification
Send all materials to:
The Rev. Judith Simonson
Mission Coordinator forMinistry in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, Clinical Education (MCPCCE)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Congregational & Synodical Missions
227 CREEK RD
ARTEMAS PA 17211-8062
Phone 814-784-3432 or 773-380-2876
Email: jsimonson@pennswoods.net or judith.simonson@elca.org
Download the Endorsement Manual, Revised and Adopted, May, 2012