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 Area
- January 9 – Eugene Area
- January 10 – Medford Area
Oregon Pacific District
District License Cohorts
Oregon Pacific District Licensed Ministers are offered the opportunity to join Cohorts under the leadership of an Ordained Pastor. Cohorts will encourage small group discussion and theological reflection while building relationships with district peers at a similar stage in the Ministerial Development Process.
Click the link below to preview cohort reading recommendations and other suggested material to strengthen your understanding of Oregon Pacific Core Competencies.
What You Can Expect
- Monthly Zoom Meetings Facilitated by your Ordained Leader
- Preparation and Interaction with Materials for License Interviews
- Reflective Discussion
- Resourcing for Integrating Theology with Practical Ministry
- A Pastoral Resource Available Throughout the Year
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..