The Dakotas Appointive Cabinet seeks to match clergy and congregations in order to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world who love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. In appointment making, the Cabinet, through prayerful discernment, seeks to hold in balance the demonstrated gifts and graces of available pastors with the missional needs of the local church.

Our United Methodist process of matching pastors and congregations is a "send" process: pastors are sent (appointed) to a congregation by the Bishop and Cabinet (the District Superintendents or DS). This process includes consultation with pastors and churches. Your response to this form will be utilized in an advisory capacity as we discern appointments for the next year.

This form is due December 1st.

The following is a report of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committees consultation with the clergy of our church in accordance with 425 of the 2020/2024 Book of Discipline. We understand this report to be advisory only.

I have discussed this request with the S/PPRC and have heard their reasons for making it, though I may or may not agree.

Thank you for submitting this form. You can request a copy of the submitted form from the Conference Office. Please email Bea Stucke.