Commission on Preparation for Ministry (CPM)*
The Commission on Preparation for Ministry guides the preparation of those seeking ordination as ministers of Word and Sacrament.
CPM Handbook
The CPM Handbook describes the process for becoming an ordained Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.
Commission Membership
Membership Roster
Job Description
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, December 12, 2024 – Zoom
Thursday, January 23, 2025 – Decatur Presbyterian Church
Thursday, February 27 – Zoom
Thursday, March 27 – Decatur Presbyterian Church
Thursday, April 24 – Zoom
Thursday, May 22 – Zoom
Thursday, July 24 – Zoom
Thursday, August 28 – Decatur Presbyterian Church
Thursday, September 25 – Zoom
Thursday, October 23 – Decatur Presbyterian Church
Thursday, November 20 – Zoom
Thursday, December 11 – Zoom
Inquiry Forms
Form 1: Application for Inquiry
Form 2: Reflections for Inquiry
Form 3: Session Endorsement
Form 4: Covenant Agreement
Annual Consultation
Candidacy
Form 5: Application for Candidacy
Form 6: Reflections on Outcomes of Inquiry
Form 7: Session Recommendation
Form 8: Covenant Agreement
Scholarships
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.