Pastor Resources

Resources provided to pastors to help aid in ministry

Documents Needed to be Considered for an Appointment

Resume

A one-page document with contact information, a summary of your ministry experience, ordination, and education

Personal Ministry Style

A one-page synopsis of your leadership style, spiritual gifts, personality, and view of local church ministry

Personal Bio

A one-page introduction of yourself, your family, and your spiritual journey

To be considered as a potential candidate for an open church in the West Plains Conference, complete the pastor interest form below.

Pastor Interest Form

Scholarships for Seminary

There is a new ministry partnership between Asbury Theological Seminary and The Woodlands Methodist Church in Houston, TX. Together, they are working to expand access to theological education and equip more Spirit-filled leaders for service in the Church and the world.

As part of this partnership, they are offering a 50% tuition scholarship to newly enrolled students in the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) program who meet the following criteria:

Select The Woodlands Partnership on their admissions application
Are part of the Global Methodist Church (GMC)
Are affiliated with GMC conferences in the Texas region

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Approved Educational Institutions

The Global Methodist Church ordination process includes educational requirements that can be achieved in one of two ways: a seminary degree or a non-degree track made up of 20 specific courses (see paragraph 507 in the Book of Doctrines & Discipline). Each of the schools listed below are approved by the GMC and offer both of these tracks.