Application Lay Evangelist Licensed Ministry

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Application for Lay Evangelist Licensed Ministry
in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts

A confirmed communicant in good standing or, in extraordinary circumstances, subject to guidelines established by the Bishop, a communicant in good standing, may be licensed by the Ecclesiastical Authority to serve as an Evangelist. This is a lay person who presents the good news of Jesus Christ in such a way that people are led to receive Christ as Savior and follow Christ as lord in the fellowship of the Church. An Evangelist assists with the community’s ministry of evangelism in partnership with the Presbyter or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation, or as directed by the Bishop (Title III, Canon 4, Section 9).

Once all questions in Section I have been answered by the applicant, click "Save and Resume Later" at the bottom of the page and request an email with the link be sent to the supervising clergy by entering their address and clicking "Send save and resume link". This link can be used any time within the next 30 days to resume answering questions in Section II on the form. Without the link, the data you have entered cannot be retrieved, and you will have to start filling out the form at the beginning.

The submitter of the application via this form will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of the completed document attached.

Dear Bishop Gates:

Having been advised that *

Name of priest responsible for congregation

has requested my licensing to serve as an Evangelist and has recommended such action, I hereby apply for your license to act as such in my parish: *

Parish name

Address Line 1

City

In accordance with Title III, Canon 4, I solemnly state that I am a confirmed communicant in good standing and active in support of my congregation.*

Full name of applicant

Email address of applicant

Are you Baptized?*

Yes No

Parish name

City

State

Date dd/mm/yyyy

Have you been Confirmed/Received in the Episcopal Church?*

Yes No

Parish name

City

State

Date dd/mm/yyyy

Completed Safe Church Training:

mm/dd/yyyy

Required Modules:

Safe Church, Safe Communities

Introduction & Theological Background
Organizational Rule & Policies
Healthy Boundaries
Inclusion
Power and Relationships
Abuse & Neglect
Pastoral Relationships
Policies: Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts (and a review of parish policies)

Safeguarding God's People

Recognizing Abuse & Exploitation in Elder Serving Programs

Suggested Modules:

Preventing Sexual Harassment for Workers
Duty to Report: Mandated Reporter

It is recommended that training be refreshed by individuals performing licensed lay ministries every three (3) years.

Description of training or other applicable experience that qualifies the applicant to undertake this ministry (choose all that apply):*

An Evangelist training offered by the Diocese of Massachusetts An Evangelist training from another Diocese of the Episcopal Church EFM A seminary course or courses Training from within my congregation Other

Date of Training

dd/mm/yyyy

Diocese

Date of training in other diocese

dd/mm/yyyy

EFM graduation date

dd/mm/yyyy

Name of school and course name

Course completion date

dd/mm/yyyy

Describe training received in congregation

Describe other training completed

Are you currently or have you been licensed to serve as an Evangelist in another congregation?

Yes No

Name of church where licensed:

Location of church where licensed:

City

State

Signature*

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This is the end of Section I

Click "Save and Resume Later" at the bottom of the page and request an email with the link be sent to the supervising clergy by entering their address and clicking "Send save and resume link" so that they can complete Section II of the application. In the absence of a rector or other clergy in charge including an interim priest, a warden may sign to authorize this application.

The submitter of the application via this form will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of the completed document attached.

Section II is to be completed by the supervising clergy. Once all questions have been answered click "Submit Form". In the absence of a rector or other clergy in charge including an interim priest, a warden may sign to authorize this application. The submitter of the application via this form will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of the completed document attached.

What is the need in the parish for this person to be licensed as an Evangelist?

Why was this person selected for this ministry?

How will the applicant go about this ministry in your congregation?*

What provisions are in place for ongoing supervision and training?*

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the above statements are true, and that I believe this applicant fit for a license for the office of Evangelist in accordance with the Canons of the Episcopal Church.*

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