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About Clergy Resources

Clergy throughout our Indiana Conference worship and work together in response to our call to connect, innovate, and impact ministry with local and global communities by making disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.

Clergy Resources is a place for clergy in every stage of professional development. Here you will find information and education to help you serve in your ministry context.

Our Goals

Connect

Equip leaders with education, resources, and information so that they might connect others. We take our example from Christ, who taught us that striving together produces a richer harvest.

Innovate

Foster successful risk-taking through adaptable tools, resources, and language. We are called right here, right now, which means we seek new ways to be relevant to those we serve.

Impact

Celebrate the diverse ways clergy make a difference for Christ in our communities. We develop clergy who engage in effective ministry across a wide range of ministry focuses and contexts.

Areas of Focus

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Continuing Education

To sustain vitality, creativity, and impact, leaders need encouragement. We are here to walk alongside you, whether you have been a follower of Christ for 10 minutes, a lifetime, or somewhere in between. Our team provides funds and opportunities to assist in your Christian leadership journey.

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Pension and Benefits

Your emotional, physical, and spiritual health matter. Explore ways we can help you meet your goals and access your benefits for both holistic and financial health.

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Entering Ministry

All disciples of Christ are called to ministry. We understand some are called to a formal response through licensed or ordained ministry, while others are called into lay ministry (responding to God in other ways). If you are newly responding to a call from God to step up your leadership, we’re here to help you discern how to respond.

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Discipleship

Choosing to be a follower of Christ makes you a disciple. The cornerstone of the Church’s work is engaging in both tending your own growth as a disciple and supporting others who are discovering and responding to Christ. Our resources support you and those who look to you for discipling leadership.

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Administration and Forms

We are Methodists, which means that there is a process and a method for communicating and connecting across our Conference and the wider Connection. Explore our leadership development forms and instructions that clarify and simplify our communication and resourcing process.

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Clergy Care

Clergy friend, we care about you. We care about your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Clergy care is a place where you can learn to improve your health— and receive assistance when you need help finding your path to good health.

Events

Loving Learning Leading

Zionsville UMC, 9644 Whitestown Rd., Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States

September 27, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET) September 28, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) Location: Livestream or In-person at Zionsville UMC, 9644 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville IN […]

West District Lay Servant Academy

Memorial UMC 2701 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, IN, United States

Click here for details and registration! 

Northwest District Called to Preach Hybrid

IN, United States

Northwest District Called to Preach Hybrid This event has multiple dates** October 7 & 21, 2023 from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm (ET) via Zoom and October 28, 2023 from […]

Course of Study Fall 2023

University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

First Session:  September 8 & 9 Middle Session:  October 14 Closing Session:  November 11

Resources

TitleMinistry CategoryResource Typehf:tax:resource_types
2023 Lay Servant Academy DatesClergy Resources
2023 Recommended Movers ListAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
2023 Retiree Move InfoAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
2024 Comparison GuideAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
2024 Rates PageAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Abuse Awareness GlossaryAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Annual Statement of Loyalty from Ministers from other Christian Denominations and Lay Persons Serving in Supply StatusClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Application for Church Assignment / Appointment Indiana Conference of The United Methodist ChurchClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Application for Full Membership and OrdinationClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Application for Provisional MembershipClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Appointment to an Extension MinistryBishop, Clergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments
Benefits Information Contact ListClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Called to FruitfulnessClergy ResourcesGrantsgrants
Candidacy Mentor ReportClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Certified CandidatesClergy Resources
Certified Lay Minister (CLM) Conference Superintendent & District Committee on Ministry (dCOM) Recommendation for Certification & RecertificationClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Charge Conference AppendixAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Clergy Care ServicesClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Clergy CoachingClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) at a GlanceAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
CoachingClergy Resources
Course of StudyClergy ResourcesOnline Training / Coursesonline-training-courses
Course of Study Exemption RequestClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Declaration of Candidacy Charge Conference RecommendationClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
District Committee Checklist for Ministers of Other Denomination – (OD)Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
District Committee on Ministry Action ReportClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
District Committee on Ministry Application for Reinstatement of Certified CandidateClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
District Committee on Ministry Recommendation for Provisional or Associate MembershipClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Employee Assistance ProgramClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Enrolling into Virgin PulseAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Equitable CompensationAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy Resources, Clergy Support
Extension Ministries Letter 2023Bishop, Clergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments
Flexible Spending Accounts- Health Care and Dependent CareAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Form 102 Biographical InformationClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Form 102s Biographical Statement Short FormClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Form 103 Medical Summary ReportClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 103 Physical FormClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 104aClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 104bClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 104cClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 114 Notarized DisclosureClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form 117 Local Church SupportClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form A Annual Mentor ReportClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form ACA Application for Church AppointmentClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form ACF Authorization for Release of InformationClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form ACOR Application for Group CandidacyClergy ResourcesCertifications & Formal Education, Clergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structurescertifications-formal-education clergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures
Form B Financial Information WorksheetClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form BC1 Supervisor Request for Background checkClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form BC2 Applicant Background check Information FormClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form PDI Personal Data inventoryClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form PDIS Personal Data Inventory Short FormClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Form RSF Release of Supervisory FilesClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form S Statement of Loyalty for OD and OM StatusClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Form SY Serving in Supply AgreementClergy ResourcesClergy Reporting & Assessments, Systems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentsclergy-reporting-assessments systems-structures tools-assessments
Guide to Accessing your HealthFlex through Benefits AccessAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
HealthFlex Mandatory Premium and Coverage Waiver FormAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
HRA FAQ SheetAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church Minister’s Moving Report FormAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Interview Guideline for Staff Parish Committees when Interviewing a Candidate for MinistryClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Licensing SchoolClergy Resources
Lincoln Life and AD&DAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Lincoln Life Enrollment FormAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Local ChurchAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy Support
Local Church Support for Certified CandidateClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Local Pastors – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structures, Tools & Assessmentssystems-structures tools-assessments
Medical Summary Report of Ministerial CandidateClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
MEF Grant ApplicationClergy ResourcesGrantsgrants
Member ResourcesClergy ResourcesBoards & Committeesboards-committees
Ministers of Other Methodist Denominations (OM) ChecklistClergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
MinistrySafeAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Moving Policy/PracticesAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Non-Coersion Medicare LetterAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Participants Nearing Medicare Eligibility- Age 65 or Medicare Disabled Considerations for HSA PlansAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Pastor/Church Agreement Parsonage ConditionClergy Resources, Clergy SupportBoards & Committees, Clergy Reporting & Assessments, Tools and Formsboards-committees clergy-reporting-assessments tools-and-forms
Provisional CandidatesClergy Resources
Retired Clergy Annual ReportAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy Resources, Clergy SupportClergy Reporting & Assessments, Tools and Formsclergy-reporting-assessments tools-and-forms
Self-Help/Self-Exploration ArticlesClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Small Group and Individuals Bible StudyClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Steps to Retire ChecklistAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church Release of Information (Supervisory File)Clergy ResourcesSystems & Structuressystems-structures
Therapeutic CounselingClergy ResourcesTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
UMPIP at a GlanceAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
UMPIP Educational SlidesAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Voluntary Life and AD&DAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools and Formstools-and-forms
Wespath: HealthFlex – Plan Comparisons 2023Admin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Wespath: HealthFlex Health Savings Account (HSA) PlansAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Wespath: HealthFlex New Enrollment or Change FormAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Wespath: HealthFlex Well-Being Programs FAQ’sAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Wespath: Virgin Pulse – Physical Activity ProgramAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
Wespath: Virgin Pulse Wellness CreditsAdmin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportTools & Assessmentstools-assessments
What Are Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Pension Plans?Admin & Financial Services, Clergy SupportWebinars & Educational Videoswebinars-educational-videos

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Hebard, Jay

Date of Move: 7/31/2023From: Senior Pastor, Oolitic UMC and Bedford Wesley Chapel UMCDistrict:...

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