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Clergy Ministry Review

 Review Process for Clergy

(Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, District Superintendent Supply Pastors)

Completed Review and Forms Due: May 31, 2026

Instructions

Clergy Appointed to Congregations

  • Submit the 2026 Clergy Profile/Ministry Review in the People Portal.

Staff-Parish Relations Committee

Complete a review for each elder, deacon, local pastor, and district superintendent supply pastor appointed to your church. Deadline May 31, 2026

1. Complete part 1. SPRC answers part 1 without the clergy/pastor present.

  • Make the questions in Part 1: Ministry Review available to all SPRC members.
  • Collate the answers from all of the worksheets to create a consensus score for each area and offer useful comments

2. Complete part 2. SPRC and clergy/pastor answer part 2 together.

  • The clergy/pastor joins the SPRC, where the committee and clergy/pastor share their reflections.
  • Together, they complete Part 2: Summary and Goals. They should write a brief summary and determine pastoral strengths, pastoral areas of growth, and congregational/pastoral goals for the coming year.

3.  SPRC chairperson submits the review in the People Portal.

  • Find the church name and click 2026  Clergy Ministry Review-SPRC

Clergy Appointed to Extension Ministry/Beyond the Local Church

For More Information

People Portal Login and Support

If you have questions, please contact your district administrative assistant:

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