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The itinerant system is the method by which Bishops of The United Methodist Church appoint pastors to areas of service. Inherent in the appointment-making process is the mutual covenant to strive to assist every local church in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

One part of the covenant of itinerant ministry (338, 2012 Book of Discipline) guarantees an appointment for every elder, elder-track provisional member and associate member in good standing. This covenant does not guarantee the pastor geographic location, any particular salary beyond the minimum, or size of the congregation. There may be occasions when the sacred nature of other covenants (family, parenting, elder-care, etc.) or other commitments made (spousal employment, medical needs, education opportunities, etc.) take priority over your covenant to itinerate.

IF THIS IS THE CASE FOR YOU FOR THE ENSUING CONFERENCE YEAR, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO COMMUNICATE TO THE BISHOP AND CABINET REGARDING YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION. THE FORM IS TO BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 1, 2025.

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Name *

During the ensuing conference year, you ask that your commitment to the area(s) checked below are considered above your commitment to itinerate:

Family-marriage considerations

Elder-care considerations

Medical considerations

Educational considerations

Other

Explanation of each item that has been selected above:

   Because of the circumstances noted above and explained, you respectfully request the Bishop and Cabinet consider appointing you within the following geographical areas of the conference.       

You understand that the information you have provided is advisory only and have indicated your understanding of your request for limited itineracy by checking below: (please print this form for your records by clicking on the print button before hitting submit) *

It may not be possible to be appointed within the area requested

To fulfill your request, a reduction in salary may be necessary

I am willing to serve less than full-time

and will submit appropriate Disciplinary requests

Date completed *

Email *

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