In Faith affirmations

Is compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Has a sense of having been called by God and the church to ordained ministry.
Has a sense of vocational direction.
Is committed to the mission of the church.
Can clearly articulate a personal theological position.
Can clearly articulate a theological understanding of ordination.
Can relate his or her understanding of ordained ministry to the ministry to which he or she has received a call or is seeking a call.

Church loyalty

Is an active member of a local church of the United Church of Christ.
Is committed to service in and on behalf of the United Church of Christ.
Is committed to an ecumenical stance and efforts.
Is committed to active participation in the United Church of Christ beyond the local church (Association, Conference, national, etc.).
Keeps informed about the issues and concerns facing the United Church of Christ and its various parts.
Is familar with the publications and resources of the United Church of Christ.
Is committed to the upbuilding of the whole people of God.

Knowledge and skills

Has attained a general liberal arts education (bachelor's degree or its equivalent).
Has graduated or will graduate from an approved theological seminary.
Is able to relate the Christian faith to contemporary issues.
Has engaged ina disciplined study of and has acquired considerable knowledge in the following fields:

The Bible
Biblical interpretation
Christian education
Christian ethics
Church history
Contemporary culture
Evangelism and church growth
Ministry resources
Stewardship
Theology
United Church of Christ history, polity, practice and theological roots.
Worship, sacraments, liturgy

Has acquired considerable skill in:

Administration
Counseling
Group dynamics
Interpersonal relationships
Listening and communicating
Organizing
Pastoral care
Planning and goal setting
Preaching and worship leadership
Teaching
Working with volunteers and volunteer institutions
Preparation to lead the church as a community of mission

Personal qualities

Is able to acknowledge own limitations.
Is accepting of diversity.
Is adaptable.
Has capacity for growth and development.
Lives a Christian lifestyle.
Is courageous.
Has empathy.
Has integrity.
Is mature.
Has an open and affirming style of relating to persons and ideas.
Is resourceful.
Has a sense of his or her own identity.
Has a sense of proportion.
Has a sense of responsibility.
Has vision.