of the Primitive Methodist Church This form is for the spouse of the applicant. While it is the husband that is being hired, we view the pastor and his wife as a team or unit of ministry. A wife in agreement with her husband’s calling can enrich his ministry in many ways. Thus we ask that you use a separate sheet of paper to answer all these questions. For most of the questions, a brief paragraph is all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration of these questions. As a rule we generally do not interview or examine the wives. To the wife of the prospective P.M. Pastor, Realizing the important effect you will have on your husband’s ministry and on the church that he will serve, we request the following information. Thank you in advance for your efforts to help us prepare your husband for the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. Please write several paragraphs stating how you feel that your spiritual gifts and assistance will be a benefit to your husband’s ministry. II. Stationing Needs or Requests. Please explain any issues that the P.M. Conference should note when stationing you at a church; health, size of family, inability to climb stairs, children with special needs, desire for continuing education, etc. The Primitive Methodist Church in the USA practices non-discriminatory policies, and this information is sought only that we might recommend appropriate stationing recommendations. You need not answer this unless you wish to have us consider it. III. Please write out your personal testimony. Include the specifics as to the date and circumstances, as well as effect it had on your life. IV. What experience do you have in Church Work? (Vacation Bible School, Music Ministry, teaching, office administration, etc.) V. Do you have any major concerns in regards to your husband’s calling and service as a pastor? VI. Have you studied the teachings of the Primitive Methodist Church, and are you in full agreement with these Doctrines and Means of Grace? VII. Signature Please print your name _________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________ Signature Date | |
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