Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Reporting
The 2024 meeting dates are:
January 25 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
February 22 (Zoom)
April 4 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
May 23 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
June 27 (Zoom)
July 25 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
August 22 (Zoom)
September 26 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
October 24 (Zoom)
November 21 (Morningside Presbyterian Church)
December 12 (Zoom)
Inquiry
Steps for Becoming an Inquirer in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
Forms for Becoming an Inquirer
Form 1: Application for Inquiry
Form 2: Reflections for Inquiry
Form 3: Session Endorsement
Form 4: Covenant Agreement
Every potential inquirer is also required to complete a ministry assessment with an approved provider in order to enter the ordination process. The potential inquirer and their home church each pay $425, with the presbytery responsible for the remaining cost. Payment must be made prior to completion of the assessment. Please contact Rev. Andy James for more information and to be referred to our provider.
Annual Consultation
A consultation is required by every person under care on an annual basis. The same forms are used in the Inquiry and Candidacy phases as well as for consultations once a Candidate has been Certified Ready to Receive a Call.
Click here to find and download Annual Consultation form.
Candidacy
Steps to Becoming a Candidate in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
Forms for Candidacy
Form 5: Application for Candidacy
Form 6: Reflections on Outcomes of Inquiry
Form 7: Session Recommendation
Form 8: Covenant Agreement
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta CPM Scholarship Information
Every person under care of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta is eligible for up to $3,000 of scholarships from the Presbytery. Normally, an Inquirer can receive up to $1,000 during the Inquiry phase and a Candidate can receive up to $2,000 during the Candidacy phase. However, we encourage all people to inquire into scholarships as needed.
Download Scholarship Information Letter.
Download Scholarship Application.