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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 FormPDF Format 
  • 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 PDF Format

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