Board of Ordained Ministry

The Ordained Ministry has primary responsibility within the Annual Conference for enlistment, recruitment and preparation of ordained clergy; and for the connectional and collegial relationships among clergy. 

We are happy to provide information and assistance with all aspects of clergy preparation, Conference relationships, continuing education and matters pertaining to ordination.
 
The Ministry has been actively involved, with the Bishop and Cabinet, in generating, distributing and implementing a new description of Transformational Clergy Leaders of the California-Nevada Annual Conference, which, since July 1, 2007, is the statement of qualities that the Conference will use in recruiting, training and evaluating clergy and candidates for ordination. We hope and believe that this statement will become part of our culture and language in the California-Nevada Annual Conference, as we develop lay and clergy leaders who will revitalize, inspire and extend Christian life and mission into new communities of faith within and beyond existing churches.

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Transformational Clergy Leaders
of the California-Nevada Annual Conference

(Approved by the Bishop, Cabinet, and BOOM Executive Committee Feb. 7, 2007
Approved by the Board of Ordained Ministry April 17, 2007)
 
We are one body in Christ. We are also a body of diverse peoples, geographies and cultures, serving a mission that is different at this time than at other times. The need of the California-Nevada Annual Conference at this time is for transformational leaders who will revitalize, inspire and extend Christian life and mission into new communities of faith within and beyond existing churches.

Transformational Clergy Leaders

1. Are persons of spiritual depth, character and integrity who:
   1. Are grounded in a relationship with Jesus Christ that is growing in vitality and depth
   2. Are bold, passionate and decisive about the invitation of all into Christ’s church
   3. Demonstrate compassion for the poor, the lost, and the marginalized
   4. Have a healthy self-knowledge and a disciplined inner life
   5. Are committed to their own life-long learning and growth
   6. Are willing to be held accountable
   7. Are willing to take risks and persevere with grace through hardship and opposition

2. Are persons who demonstrate leadership by:
   1. Creating an environment that invites a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, community and spiritual practice
   2. Articulating and interpreting God’s movement in the life of the faith community
   3. Encouraging creative and strategic thinking about integrating Christ’s mission into the life of the larger community
   4. Proclaiming God’s good news for creation with passion and inspiration
   5. Building collaborative relationships
   6. Equipping others for leadership and ministry
   7. Modeling and inviting commitment to spiritual formation and disciplines
   8. Celebrating diversity and modeling cross-cultural competence

3. Are persons who bear fruit by leading communities of faith that are:
   1. Intentional about making disciples of Jesus Christ
   2. Focused on spiritual formation
   3. Centers of eager invitation and welcome
   4. Increasingly integrating faith into their daily lives and value systems
   5. Effectively engaged in inspiring, equipping and sending disciples into service in the world.