Reception of Ordained Personnel from Other Denominations

A Joint Policy of the Northern and Southern Provinces

The following are to be considered in the review process prior to the reception of ordained personnel from other denominations:

1. A full report from the accrediting body of the Communion in which ordination was granted.
2. A record of service and recommendations from the judicatory executive(s) under whom the candidate has served.
3. Review of basic theological training with courses representative of our expectations as outlined in Expectations for the Theological Education of Candidates for the Ordained Ministry in the Moravian Church, Northern and Southern Provinces of North America.
4. Evidence of continuing education throughout the ministerial career.
5. A statement of faith from the candidate in regard to the major doctrines of the Christian faith.
6. Participation in a career evaluation experience at a career development center.
7. Guided reading program and a course of orientation in Moravian History, Traditions, and Polity, followed by an examination to be developed by Moravian Theological Seminary in conjunction with the Provincial Elders’ Conferences.
8. As a normal practice, appointment for a minimum of one year before such a person is brought under our call system.
9. Supervision during the appointment period and during the diaconate according to present practice for selection of a Deacon supervisor.
10. Upon acceptance the PEC will determine the number of years’ credit given for salary purposes based on service outside the Moravian Church.