Inform the inquirer of the action as soon as possible. The action should be reported to presbytery. In case the CPM has recommended that the inquirer withdraw or be removed from the process, the individual and the session should be informed of the decision and the reasons for it as soon as possible. Some presbyteries set three years as sufficient time for the inquiry phase. STEP 11 Presbytery receives CPM recommendation and examines inquirer.
Presbytery receives and enrolls as candidate.
A. Consult with the stated clerk of presbytery for time on the docket of a meeting convenient to the CPM, the presbytery, and the inquirer. B. Inform the inquirer of what may be expected of him or her at the meeting of presbytery. There should be no surprises. As moderator of CPM you will ordinarily present the inquirer to presbytery for enrollment. Determine if there are specific procedures ordinarily followed by presbytery.