- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2i: Policy
- Chapter 2ii: Frequently Asked Questions
- Chapter 2iii: Trained Advocated and Sexual Ethics Authority
- Chapter 3: Computer and Internet Policies
- Chapter 4: Policies and Programs of the Board of Ordained Ministry
- Chapter 4i: Complete File Interview Policy
- Chapter 4ii: Psychological Assessment and Background Check Review Policy
- Chapter 4iii: Background Check Information
- Chapter 4iv: Residents in Ministry/Probationary Member Formation
- Chapter 4v: Transfer Policy
- Chapter 4vi: Ineffective or Exit Process for Clergy
- Chapter 5: Expectations
- Chapter 6: Further Work
- Chapter 7: Web site resources
- Chapter 8: Responsible Agencies and contact information
Chapter 4iv: Residents in Ministry/Probationary Member Formation
4. Residents in Ministry/Probationary Member Formation
The Discipline mandates that probationary members of the Conference be “involved in a curriculum that extends theological education…to support the practice and work of their ministry and to understand covenant ministry in the life of the Conference….” The Residents in Ministry (RIM) program will assist probationary members to become effective leaders through supervision, mentoring, covenant groups and continuing theological education. The BOM’s newly-revised RIM program will be introduced to the current probationary members at the 2006 Session of Annual Conference.