The Bishop General Board Executive Leadership Team Church Services Dept. Ordained Elders 251 Description Elders are those members of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ who have been called by God and are pursuing employment as professional members of the clergy. Their call has been confirmed by the church through a process of examination, education, and accountability. Ordination is the third step in a process which began with the local conference license and continued with the annual conference license.
Elders are eligible for service on any conference and denominational boards or commissions.
They may also serve as ministerial delegates to General Conference, provided they meet the stated requirements for service in that capacity. Earn a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited seminary or the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree from the Huntington College Graduate School of Christian Ministries. Serve for one year in a recognized ministry appointment approved by the Ministerial Licensing and Ordination Commission. Demonstrate a level of faithfulness and competency which warrants consideration for licentiate status. After holding an annual conference license for a minimum of two years, individuals may submit a request to the Ministerial Licensing and Ordination Commission of the annual conference for consideration for the office of ordained elder in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.