Leadership paths
What kind of service are you discerning?
Choose the path that fits your question. Each route begins with a conversation, explains the preparation ahead, and connects you with MVP support.
Commissioned Ruling Elder
Serve through a particular commission.
Explore discernment, congregational support, MVP formation, examination, and commissioned service.
Explore the CRE path →Minister of Word and Sacrament
Prepare for ordered ministry.
Understand inquiry, candidacy, theological education, examination, call, and ordination with presbytery accompaniment.
Explore the MWS path →Already serving?
Start with the work in front of you.
MVP support is organized around the role and task—not around knowing a committee name.
Pastors and CREs
Find current formation, required learning, practical ministry courses, and PRAC 205 Christian Presence.
Find training →
Elders and Sessions
Use Scripture, formation resources, and guided conversations for faithful discernment and shared leadership.
Browse formation →
Clerks and treasurers
Find annual reporting, Terms of Call, contributions, and administrative forms in one place.
Open MVP forms →
Not sure which path fits?
Begin with discernment, not paperwork.
You do not need to decide alone or submit a public account of your call. Ask MVP for a confidential first conversation, and the office will connect you with the appropriate leadership body.