Ordination/Consecration Pathway
Pathway Modules
In order to help candidates stay on track, the Ordination/Consecration Pathway has been broken down into 6 developmental modules. These modules are given 6-month timeframes, allowing the Pathway to be completed in 3 years. However, candidates can complete the Pathway in less than 3 years if they choose.
Each module will feature a Development Day (formerly known as the In-Service Retreat) that will connect Pathway assignments to ministry development and serve as an aid in completing position papers.
The modules are cyclical, meaning that candidates will enter the current module being offered by the district and journey through until they have completed all 6 modules.
Ordination and Consecration in The Christian and Missionary Alliance is the public recognition and affirmation of God’s call to men and women for a lifetime of service. The Christian and Missionary Alliance Board of Directors has determined the requirements for Ordination and Consecration. The Western PA District has been charged with their implementation and to ensure Ordination/Consecration is entrusted to called and qualified ministers of the gospel. If you have any questions, please email jordanj@cmawpa.org.
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Read and report on The Fourfold Gospel, A.B. Simpson
Read and report on The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
Submit evidence of completing an approved Evangelism training
Attend Development Day
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Read and report on Wholly Sanctified, A.B. Simpson
Read and report on C&MA Statement on Sanctification
Submit Recording of Teaching/Preaching
Attend Development Day
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Read and report on The Children’s Bread, Keith Bailey OR The Gospel of Healing, A.B. Simpson
Read and report on Power Through Prayer, E.M. Bounds
Submit evidence of completing Level 1 Peacemaking Training
Attend Development Day
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Read and report on A Basic Guide to Eschatology, Millard Erickson
Read and report on Spiritual Leadership, Oswald Sanders
Submit Recording of Teaching/Preaching
Attend Development Day
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Read and report on The Heart of the Gospel, Bernie Van De Walle
Submit evidence of completing an approved Church Health and Multiplication Training
Attend Development Day
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Read and report on All for Jesus, Robert Niklaus et. al.
Submit evidence of completing an approved Alliance Missions Training
Submit Recording of Teaching/Preaching
Attend Development Day
Throughout Pathway
Read through the entire Bible twice (in 2 translations)
Submit bi-monthly ministry reports
Meet 4-6 times per year with an assigned mentor (Mentors fill out 2 reports per year, Mentees report on each meeting)
Attend the Resonate Conference within the first 2 years of the Pathway (generally the first week of August)
Ordination/Consecration Resources
Rubrics for Position Papers: Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, Coming King, Church, Christ’s Mission
Pathway Resources
Exams – Written and Oral
Email the District Office at serve-wpa@cmawpa.org to schedule the Written Exam.
Exams can only be taken upon completion of all pathway requirements
Upon Passing the Written Exam, an Oral Exam will be scheduled by the District Office
The Oral Exam will focus on points from the Written Exam that should be further developed.
A guide for the Oral Exam will be given after the Written Exam has been graded.