In order for an Application to be complete, it must include all of the following items. Please click on the highlighted links to download the individual forms. An overview of the Applicant process can be found here.
We do not move an Applicant to Aspirant status until the application process is completed . . . and all things Aspirant must be completed before postulant, etc. All documents should be scanned or saved digitally before emailing. Please mail all completed forms to sandy@dwgc.org.
All the items under Applicant Phase from application through Oath of Conformity must be received before a meeting with the Bishop is scheduled.
Application
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Transcripts, Certifications, Alternative Study Descriptions
Ministry Experience
Baptism/Confirmation Info (Certificates if possible)
Spiritual Autobiography
Bishop’s Questionnaire
Spousal Letter (if married)
Background Check
Ministry Safe Training
Completion of Applicant Core Comps
Applicant Core Comp Assessment form
Sr. Pastor/Rector Recommendation Letter
Oath of Conformity
Bishop’s Meeting (in person with spouse)
Letter of Intention to Proceed
Bishop’s Approval to Proceed to Aspirant
The Aspirant phase is a process of evaluation of calling. A team of lay people meets with the Aspirant to confirm or refute the call to ordained ministry. An experienced, certified psychological professional looks at your emotional makeup and history, in order to advise whether or not ordained ministry is recommended. If the Aspirant is married, we require a marital assessment. The Bishop then reviews this process for approval to proceed. An overview of the Aspirant process may be found here. Please click on the highlighted links below to download the individual forms. All forms should be emailed to sandy@dwgc.org.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for ordination to the deaconate at Synod on any given year, all requirements on the Ministry Formation Checklist must be completed and received by the Diocesan House 45 days prior to that Synod.
• Ember Day Letters
• Diaconal Core Competencies Internship
• Local Parish Discernment Process
• Conversation with the Dean of Deacons
• Background Check
• Psychological Assessment
• Marriage Assessment
Marriage License
Decree of Divorce (if applicable)
New Marriage License (if applicable)
Petition for Consideration (if applicable)
Parish Discernment Process Report
• Annual Synod Attendance
Bishops Approval to Proceed to Postulant
POSTULANT:
Postulancy is a time of preparation. Our assessments, orientations, and training are all geared toward making sure you are confident in your call and in your preparation before embarking on a life of ordained ministry. Of course, there is much to learn after ordination as well. More information about Postulant formation may be found here.
Conversation with the Dean of Presbyters
Biblical and Theological Competency Exam
Ministry Safe Training
Keeping our Sacred Trust Training
Maintaining Boundaries in a Digital Age Training
Bishops Approval to Proceed to Candidate
CANDIDATE:
A Candidate has completed the process of discernment, and continues in preparing for ordination to the transitional diaconate. More information regarding Candidate formation may be found here.
Initial Deaconal Year Ministry Plan
Planning of Ordination Liturgy
Retreat w/Bishop and Deans
Identify Lay and Clergy Presenters
Ordination Vestments