The Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) is responsible for:

Nurture and oversight  of those who are discerning God’s call to the ministry as Teaching Elders or Commissioned Ruling Elders.

The Committees specific responsibilities are described in the Preparation for Ministry Policies and Handbook (June 2013)

The Presbytery commissioned the Committee for Preparation for Ministry to:

• Oversee and guide inquirers and candidates for Ministers of Word and Sacrament as specified in the Book of Order and the Manual of Operations.
• Guide and assist sessions in the their responsibilities for those seeking ordination as Ministers of Word and Sacrament
• Conduct examinations and interviews as required by the Book of Order and present inquirers and candidates tot he Presbytery at the required times.
• Examine and approve the credentials of ministers transferring form other denominations.