Committee on Preparation for MInistry
Handbook

 Section 1 - Rosters

Committee Roster 
Sub-committee List

Section 2 - CPM Liaison Resources

Role of CPM Liaison
Annual Consultation Interview Guidelines
Scholarship Information Letter
Scholarship Application

Section 3 - The Path to Ordained Ministry

• Birdseye view & Checklist
• Inquirer Phase
• Candidacy Phase
• Final Assessment

Section 4 - Forms, Applications, Recommendations, Reports

• Subcommittee Report Form
• Assessing Inquirers and Candidates
• Scholarship Information and Scholarship Application
• CPM Reference Check
• Presbytery of Greater Atlanta CPM Checklist
• Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Inquirer/Candidate Checklist

Becoming an Inquirer

• Overview
• Application to be Enrolled by Presbytery as an Inquirer
• Reflections for Inquiry
• Session Recommendation Form for Inquiry
• Covenant Agreement and Inquirer Release

Annual Consultation

• See Policy #3, below
• PGA Annual Consultation Form

Becoming a Candidate

• Overview
• Application for Candidacy
• Outcomes of Inquiry
• Session Recommendation for Enrollment as Candidate
• Covenant Agreement and Candidate Release

Final Assessment and Beyond

• Overview
• See Policy #12, below
• Steps After Final Assessment

Section 5 - Session Orientation

• Requirement: See Policy #8, Below
• Sample Script
• Sample PowerPoint Presentation
• Sample Handout
• Role of the Session Liaison

Section 6 - CPM Policies

See the CPM Policies page.

Section 7 - Other resources

Glossary / Key words
PCUSA Advisory Handbook for Preparation for Ministry
Handbook on Ordination Exams