Presbytery of the Northern Plains

Continuing Preparation for Ministry 

The Presbytery of the Northern Plains no longer has a Committee for Preparation for Ministry, however, they have a Task Leader, Spencer Homan who's focus is to guide and answer questions of those who are feeling called into ministry. If you are called to be a Minister of the Word and Sacrament or to be Commissioned Lay Pastor below are resources for assist you through the process. 

• Advisor Handbook from PC(USA) (2017)

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• Forms

  • ​Form 1 - (Application Forms)

  • Form 2 - (Consultation for Enrollment as an Inquirer)

  • Form 3 & 4 - (Annual Consultations for Inquirers and Candidates)

  • Form 5 - (To Advance to Candidacy)

  • Form 6 - (Summary Report of Final Assessment)

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• Preparing for Ministry Today

• PC(USA) CPM website

• Other Internet Resources

• Ordination Examinations, Register, Questions  Schedule

• Debt Assistance from PC(USA)

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Columbia Teological Seminary

University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

McCormick Theological Seminary

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Princeton Theological Seminary

San Francisco Theological Seminary

Union Presbyterian Seminary

By covenant agreement with the General Assembly:

Auburn Theological Seminary

Seminario Evangelico de Puerto Rico

• PNP Handbook for Seminary and Commissioned Lay Pastor Processes (2018)

• Leaderwise, (Counseling and Consulting for Lives of Service)

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