Professional & Paraprofessional Certification

Biennual Renewal of Certification
Renewal Request for Biennial Review 2018 (pdf)
     This is not a PDF fillable form. Please complete by hand to mail or scan and email for submission.
Renewal and Recertification Policies in the Virginia Conference (Word)
Application and Funding
Para-professional Certification in the Virginia Conference (pdf)
Para-professional Enrollment Form (pdf)
Professional Certification in the Virginia Conference (pdf)
Professional Enrollment Form (pdf)
Application for Para/Professional Certification Grant (Word)
Financial Aid from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (pdf)
Mentor Report Form (Word)
Professional Certification and Para-professional Certification in The United Methodist Church is offered in the following areas:
· Christian Education
· Children's Ministry
· Youth Ministry
· Evangelism
· Spiritual Formation
· Music Ministry
· Camping/Retreat Ministries
· Older Adult Ministry
· Ministry with the Poor 
· Urban Ministry

Course requirements and schools (pdf)
Steps into Certification (pdf)

 

 

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The Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church
10330 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
P.O. Box 5606, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5606
(804) 521-1100
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