Ethics Seminar

  • The 2025 Ordination Renewal process 
  • “Healthy Boundaries: Ministerial Ethics Training” being held on Saturday, June 7, at Glendora Church of the Brethren in Glendora, California.  Session will be offered in English.  Training begins at 9:00 am and ends by 4:00 pm.  All ordained and licensed ministers are required to attend. Members of the Ministry Commission, NACC, and the Ministerial Ethics Committee are strongly encouraged to attend.
  • Renewal Forms for churches and ministers to complete will be available in March, 2025 and are due by June 30, 2025.
  • Exemption Request Form available.  PDF or Word.

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  • During each 5 year cycle, all ordained and licensed ministers are required to attend a “Healthy Boundaries: Ministerial Ethics Training.” Retired ministers must attend if you have any active ministerial leadership roles, like preaching, blogging, teaching, or acting in a pastoral role. For reference, see the Ministerial Leadership Manual papers. Your attendance will be noted in your personal file and recorded as part of the 5-year ordination review.
  • Retired ministers may request an expemption from the Ethics class by completing this request form PDF or Word  and submitting it to the Ministry Commission.  You should plan to attend until you receive word that your exemption is approved.
  • Ordination Transfer and Ordination Recognition require attendance at a “Ministerial Ethics Seminar.”
  • Licensed Ministers must attend a “Ministerial Ethics Seminar” before any employment as a minister.
  • District Sponsored Training Events: Sometime during each 5-year cycle, there will be one or more “Ministerial Ethics Seminars” in our district.
  • National Office Sponsored Training Event: Our national Office of Ministry sponsors “Ministerial Ethics Seminars” in districts across the country. You can attend an event in another district. Call the Ministry Office at 847-429-4382 for locations.
  • If you need help finding a seminar for an Ordination Transfer or Ordination Recognition, contact the district office, 909-406-5368.