Persons exploring a call to licensed or ordained ministry should contact the pastor of their local church, another elder or deacon, or the district superintendent of the district in which their United Methodist setting is located to inquire about the candidacy process.
As people begin considering the candidacy process they are encouraged to use resources such as The Christian as Minister and the Understanding God’s Call: A Ministry Inquiry Process to learn more about the ways they can serve. These resources are available through the Office of Leadership Development of the Dakotas Annual Conference or you can order them online from Cokesbury or by calling 1-800-672-1789.