Faith and Practice
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Part III: Friends Practices
Chapter 2—Pastoral Ministry
A. Initiation of Pastoral Service
The initiative in arrangements for the pastoral ministry is taken by the local Spiritual Life Ministries Committee, which, after due consultation with the General Superintendent, reports to the local meeting for its action. The local meeting, when satisfied with the report (to include an agreement of financial support), extends the call. It is essential that the local meeting formulate a written understanding with the pastor regarding length of service, whether for one year, for a term of years, or for an indefinite period of term.
When a new pastor comes from another Friends yearly meeting, he or she will be asked to submit to a review by the Yearly Meeting Pastoral Care Coordinator. When the membership and ministerial standings have been accepted, the meeting should request the Superintendent of the Yearly Meeting to issue a minister’s certificate.
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