pastoral
development
The call
ministerial DEVELOPMENT
The information below is meant to help you navigate the processes leading from a call to ministry, through local and district licensing and educational preparation, and on to ordination as an Elder or Deacon in the Church of the Nazarene.
Register with the Board of Ministry
Obtain your local license
Ministry preparation & Ordination
Ministry Documentation
Pastoral Mentor
Interview Preparation
Education Resources
Oregon Pacific District
License interviews
The 2025 District License Interview dates are below. Please follow the links above and below for a detailed information packet that includes, what to expect, how to prepare, and how to apply.
- January 6 – Bend Area
- January 7 – Portland Area
- January 8 – Salem& Eugene Area
- January 9 – Medford Area
Local License
District License
Ministry prep
Lifelong
learning
Effective Pastors are Lifelong Learners. We encourage you to develop a personal development plan each year. Please record your Lifelong Learning hours by visiting the following link.
Lifelong Learning Hour
categories
Content
The biblical, theological, and historical knowledge necessary for ministry.
competency
The development of skills for ministry.
Character
The strengthening and enriching of the minister as a person.
Context
The deepening of the understanding of the ministry environment..
Credential
Transfer Request
Moving to another district? Follow the link below to submit your request.
building a team
hiring Associates
We want you to have the best team ever! Follow the link below for ORPAC hiring procedures.