1. Part Two: NALM Formation DirectorsInstituteCharlotte
McCorquodale, PhDMinistry Training SourceCertification:A Process of
DemonstratingCompetence
2. Worthy GoalA Culture of Competence(Not
Certification)Certification is not anend unto itself, but ameans
directed at theend of ensuringfaithful, effective andfruitful
ministry withGods people.2 3. Evolution of NationalStandards
&Certification33rd Decade:Movement intoCertification2010
Consultation2011 Approval byAlliance members &USCCB/CCA2012
Begin implementingcertification2nd
Decade:InterorganizationalCollaboration1999 CommonCompetency
Project2003 NationalCertification Standards2005 Co-Workers inthe
Vineyard of theLordAlliance becomesofficial entity1st
Decade:EstablishingStandardsFrom 1990on,
nationalministryorganizations begindevelopingcertificationstandards
4. What is the relationship betweenformation and certification? 5.
Goal of Co-Workers[Co-Workers] invites localadaptation,
application, andimplementation to achieveconsistency where possible
and toencourage diversity whereappropriate.It calls Church leaders,
ordainedand lay, to become more intentionaland effective in
ordering andintegrating lay ecclesial ministerswithin the
ministerial life andstructures of our dioceses.(Co-Workers, pg. 6).
6. A Movement TowardsExcellence, Exploring The
NationalCertification Standards and Process forLay Ecclesial
Ministry6 7. Bishop CupichExcellenceinLay Ecclesial Ministry7 8.
Lay ecclesial ministers, justlike the ordained, need anddeserve
formation of highstandards, effectivemethods, and
comprehensivegoals.(Co-Workers, p. 33) 9. NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
PROCESSApplication for admission to the processand decision
regarding acceptance ascandidatePreparation of materials by
candidateSubmission of documentation for reviewand decision
regarding certification 10. 10Are yourLEMscertifiable? 11. What
does it mean to be certified?(and, what it doesnt mean!) 12.
12Certification:The processwhereby a persondemonstratescompliance
withstandards forprofessionalcompetence.AccreditationThe
processwhereby a dulyconstitutedaccrediting bodygives recognition
toeducation and /orservicecenter/programswhich
meetestablishedstandards.Certificate:A statement that aprogram or
courseof studies has beencompleted throughattendance,participation
orfulfillment ofrequirements. 13. 13Why shouldI getcertified? 14.
14AllianceCertificationVideo 15. Benefits of National
CertificationIndividual Diocesan NationalNational credential
&acknowledgement ofcompetencePotential salary &hiring
impactEnhance confidenceand credibilityPortable nationalcredential
endorsedby USCCBEasier, less costlyoption for
offeringcertificationPortable nationalcredential can aidlocal
hiring processesTool for advocatingfor lay
ecclesialministersTogether is betterEstablish nationalstandards
ofexcellenceBuild credibility andtrust for LEMContribute to
thedevelopment of LEMwithin the Church15 16. Core Standards(&
Vision Statement)Core CompetenciesSpecializedCompetenciesIndicators
17. Testimony(Assessment by Self& Others)Completion ofAcademic
Study(Formation)Demonstration ofPastoral WorkIntegration
Paper(Theological/PastoralReflection)18Types
ofEvidencewithinCertificationPortfolio 18. Overview of the
Portfolio 19. Demonstration of Competence:National Certification
StandardsA portfolio provides evidence of competencefor ministry
based on the National
CertificationStandardsHumanSpiritualIntellectualPastoralSpecialized
20. Are you kidding me? 21. Certification Portfolio:Documentation
of Competence1. Evidence of formaleducation and formation
forministry Theological education Specialized educationand
formation2. Evidence of demonstratedcompetency in ministry inall
four standards Compile documentation Create 1-3 pagesummary for
eachstandard3. Testimony /observational evidence Pastor (or
supervisor) Peer or colleague Subordinate(volunteer or staff) For
YMLcandidates, DiocesanDirector4. Self-assessment (formprovided)
includingMinisterial DevelopmentPlanning (form provided)5.
Integration Paper 22. The million dollar questionDoes this count?
23. What types of documentation are included inthe portfolio?See
Process and Procedures document, pp. 18-19 Part One: Title Sheet,
Checklist, CoverLetter, and Initial Application Materials Part Two:
Documentation of CompetenceRelative to the National Certification
Standards Self-assessment Evidence of demonstrated competence in
ministry Evidence of formal education and formation forministry
Testimony / observational evidence Part Three: Integration Paper
24. Candidate: Evidence of Formal Education andEducation for
MinistrySee Process and Proceduresdocument, pp. 10 - 13 Theological
Education:requirements, evidence Specialized Education
andFormation: requirements, evidence Documentation Equivalency 25.
Self-Assessment Form People dont know what they dontknow. What is
the purpose of the self-assessment form in certification? How can
it be used in a ministryformation program? How do you evaluate a
self- 26. Candidate: Self-Assessment All National Certification
Standards andCompetencies Included Structure: Evidence, rating,
comment Summary reflections and conclusions foreach standard
Follow-up: Ministerial DevelopmentPlanning Worksheet 27. Candidate:
Testimony,Observational EvidenceSee Process and Procedures
document, p. 22.See template in Master Document, Section 3.8 Pastor
(or equivalent) or other supervisorapproved by PCRC Peer or
colleague in ministry Subordinate (volunteer or staff For each
standard: affirm, affirm withreservations, cannot affirm Summary
assessment and overallrecommendations 28. Integration Paper 11-15
pages that includes: Description of a concrete problem or issue
inministry (1-2 pages) Exposition of material from Scripture,
Churchteaching, theology, or other pertinent areas ofstudy that
address this problem/issue (5-6 pages) Application of
theological/intellectual insights anda resolution of the issue that
reflects soundpractice(3-4 pages) Reflection on how ones formation
helped dealwith the issue and challenge one to further growth(2-3
pages) 29. Lets look at an example ofhow to integrate
portfolioitems into ministry formationassessments. 30. Preparation
of MaterialsCandidates may be assigned an advisor who will assist
withthe development of the portfolio 31. Some As to
ConsiderRegardingCertification PortfoliosApplication
informationAssembling a portfolioAssessing portfolios byPCRCAsking
the right questions 32. Joe Perdreauville, NFCYM PCRCChairSr. Carol
Walter, NALM PCRCChairFrontline of National
Certification:Perspectives from the the PCRCChair 33. Small Group
WorkAfter all of what you have heard howcan you better integrate
and supportnational certification of LEMs in yourministry formation
efforts? 34. Thank you for attention
andparticipation!charlotte@ministrytrainingsource.orgwww.ministrytrainingsource.org417-693-1882
