- Africa University Scholarship Endowment
- Asbury Shalom Zone
- Churchwide Special Sundays
- Hand to Plow
- New Faith Communities
- Older Adult Ministries Mini-Grant
- United Methodist Men
- Conference Committees
- Hands4NY
- Board of Ordained Ministry
- Camp & Retreat Ministries
- College Ministry
- Conference Advance Specials
- Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM)
- Committee on Native American Ministries
- Disaster Response
- Lay Ministry
- Urban Ministry
- Order of Elders
- United Methodist Women
- Volunteers-in-Mission
- COSROW
Board of Ordained Ministry
Download the DCOM report to BOOM:
KSAP Information:
Grant applications for continuing education, doctoral and seminary education and other resources are available on-line.
- Policies and Contacts for Assistance
- DMin Grant Application
- UNY Continuing Ed Grant Application
- UNY Seminary Grant Application
- UNY Clergy and Family Counseling Grant Application
- Professional Certification Renewal Form
Forms to be filled out by candidates for ministry:
- Application for Psychological Assessment
- FORM 102 - Personal Data Inventory
- FORM 103 - Medical Report
- FORM 104 - Charge Conference Recommendation of Candidate (as of 10-2010)
- FORM 105 - Application for Clergy Relationship
- FORM 113 - DCoM Approval of Candidate (as of 10-2010)
- FORM 114 - Candidate Background Disclosure
- Background Check Application Packet
Information for those considering ordination or licensing
- Upper New York Candidacy Process
- *NEW* 2012-2013 Requirements for those being Commissioned or Ordained
- University Senate approved Seminaries
- Form 108: Report of Clergy Person on Leave of Absence
- Licensing School and Course of Study
2011 Course of Study Buffalo Extension Program for Local Pastors
Course of Study Applications
Effective immediately, all Course of Study Applications should be sent to:
Betsy O’Flynn
Course of Study Registrar
1100 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14620
585-340-9558; 585-340-9526 (fax)
uppernyumc@unyumc.org
Upper New York Area Board of Ordained Ministry
Key Contacts: Executive Team 2012-2013
|
Responsibility |
Name | |
| Co-Chairpersons | Lynn Spence | csumcrev@juno.com |
| Co-Chairpersons | Holly Nye | hn@nycap.rr.com |
| Vice Chair | Jan Marsi | pastorjan@endwellumc.org |
| Financial/Logistics Officer | Wayne Mort | wayneamort@aol.com |
| Board Secretary | Glenda Schuessler | schuesfn@gmail.com |
| Registrar | Beth Benham | revbetho@yahoo.com |
| Pathways Administrators | Haines Lockhart | hlockhart@msn.com |
| Jim Fenimore | jim@saratogaspringsumc.org | |
| Registrar of Candidates | Joe Auslander | revfisherman@roadrunner.com |
| Standards & Qualifications | Sue Russell | asjrussell@hughes.net |
| DCOM Coordination | Michael Terrell | willnosdad12@verizon.net |
| Status Division Chair | Jim Fenimore | jim@saratogaumc.org |
| Provisional Membership | Leon Van Wie | LeonVanWie@gmail.com |
| Clergy Effectiveness | Bill Palmer | reverendbillpalmer@gmail.com |
| Recruitment & Enlistment | ||
| Applications for Course of Study and Background checks | Betsy O'Flynn | uppernyumc@unyumc.org |
| Cabinet Representative | Beckie Sweet | |
| Order of Elders Co-Chairs | Everett Bassett | revevatcumc@gmail.com |
| Bob Kolvik-Campbell | Pastorbob@hotmail.com | |
| Order of Deacons Co-Chairs | Sue Russell | asjrussell@flmtgif.org |
| Sheila Price | sprice518@aol.com | |
| Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members | David Hotchkiss | dhotch2@frontiernet.net |
The full board roster as of 7/1/2012 is:
Allen, Kristen; Anderson, Nola; Auslander, Joseph; Benham, Beth; Bogue-Trost, Michelle; Button, Susan; Chun, Yohang; Delahoy, Jennifer; Doran, Christine; Fellows, Brian; Fenimore, James; Forsythe, Walt; Fossitt, Vonda; Goff, Richelle; Harding, Lea; Hotchkiss, David; John, Noel; Kouterick, Rhonda; Lanzot, Alberto; Ling, Daniel; Lockhart, Haines; Marshall, Karen; Marsi, Jan; Matta, Ben; Mikel-Hayes, Pam; Mort, Wayne; Newell, Brooke; Nye, Holly; Palmer, William; Perry, Carmen; Price, Sheila; Priset, Alice; Russell, Sue; Schuessler, Glenda; Smith, Michael; Smith, Steven; Spence, Lynn; Stengel, Matthew; Stoica, Sandra; Sweet, Beckie; Terrell, Michael; VanWie, Leon; Walling, Denise; Williams, Heather; Yang, Cheol-Hee (Charlie)
Cabinet Rep: DS Beckie Sweet
Link with Bishop’s Office: Christine Doran
Upper New York BOOM has organized to do its work in 6 Divisions with duties as follows:
Clergy Status
- handling concerns regarding Conference Relations
- retirement; leaves
- exits & readmissions
Standards & Qualifications
- oversee application and interview process and will follow-up with those seeking commissioning or ordination
- requirements for status (checklist)
- Registrars of Deacons & Elders
Recruitment & Enlistment
- coordinate with cabinet for seminary visitation
- keep in contact with seminary students
- promote Upper New York clergy careers
- encourage theological education
- manage scholarships, grants and loans
DCOM Coordination
- all matters of candidacy
- licensing school
- Course of Study program
- trains candidacy mentors and clergy mentors
- mentor for CLM/local hires, etc
- includes Registrars of Local Pastors & Candidates
Provisional Membership
- develop & oversee Provisional Mentors
- continued theological education
- manage residency program(s)
Clergy Effectiveness
- will develop standards for clergy effectiveness
- work with the three orders--Deacons, Elders and Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members on matters pertaining to the Clergy Covenant: ethical standards
- encourage continuing education and formation & career development
- manage clergy care
