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Endorsement Standards and Procedures, Call Criteria and Program Guidelines for Ministries in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, and Clinical Education (MCPCCE)

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Endorsement Standards and Procedures, Call Criteria and Program Guidelines

Area Inter-Lutheran SPC Consultation Cmte. Interview Report Form 12KB
MCPCCE Personal Data Form 45KB

Checklist of Materials to be Submitted
Five copies are required; please return this form with your materials

  • Personal Data Form *
  • Personal History Sketch *
  • Description of MCPCCE Specialization and Education to Include Career Goals *
  • Supervisory Evaluations (ACPE, AAPC, etc...)
  • Students Self Evaluations (ACPE, AAPC, etc...)
  • Statement on Theology of Pastoral Care *
  • Two Pastoral Relationships (verbatim, etc...)
  • Letter From Your Bishop *
  • Signed Statement Attesting Your Review and Knowledge of Synod's Policy on Sexual Misconduct
  • Sermon Manuscript, Notes or Outline
  • A Statement Detailing Plans for Obtaining Professional Certification
    * denotes for guidance and consultation

Guidance and Consultation without a recommendation for MCPCCE Endorsement may be requested. In such cases, the committee offers their recommendations to the applicant regarding further personal/professional growth and development. The materials that need to be submitted are those which have asterisks. Other materials may be submitted in consultation between the candidate and endorsement committee convener.


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