Overall Purpose

In interviewing candidates, we are about the work of God in our lives.

“The purpose comes from, at the very least, our theology of community, covenant, and hospitality.”

Purpose of the Interviews

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Interview ProcessReview materials that you receiveCandidate ProfileWritten questions and oral questions

Evaluation of written materialsEvaluation of oral interview

After the interview, Interview Committee reaches consensus on recommendation to Team

Descriptive report from each Interview CommitteeAdditional file informationRecommendation from each CommitteeTeam discerns by consensus recommendation to

BoardBoard discerns and then votes on each candidate

Full & Associate MembershipBiographical form and autobiographical essayContinued Action Report (if applicable)DS EvaluationEdge Performance AssessmentPaper:

TheologyVocation and Leadership

Psychological Assessment CPE Evaluation if not reviewed at provisional membership

Practice of Ministry Paper Teaching Plan Proclamation DVD For elder: worship bulletin and sermon manuscript

Provisional MembershipBiographical Form and Autobiographical StatementContinued Action Report (if applicable)DCOM RecommendationESCI SummaryPaper:

TheologyCallPersonal Growth and Development

CPE Evaluation if completedPractice of Ministry

Paper Proclamation DVD For provisional elder: worship bulletin and sermon

manuscript

Going Digital: Dropbox Basics

A way for file sharingDo not make any changes to documentsDownload from www.dropbox.comOne Dropbox for your email address

Download Dropbox from www.dropbox.com

Instructions1. Check email address2. Download from internet3. Watch your inbox for dropbox email and

click the link. Be patient.4. Instructions included!5. Team’s folder6. Make no changes7. Copy to your hard drive or to Goodreader or

Notability8. Confidentiality of these files

File Structure: Full & Associate MembershipTeam __

Practice of Ministry Theology Vocation and Leadership Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Team __ Practice of Ministry Theology

Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name 1 Written Questions and Criteria for Theology 2 Oral Questions for Theology

Vocation and Leadership Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Team __ Practice of Ministry Theology

Last name, First Name 1. Biographical Form and Autobiographical Statement2. Continued Action Report (if applicable)3. DS Evaluation4. Edge Performance Assessment5. Paper – Theology

Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name

1 Written Questions and Criteria for Theology 2 Oral Questions for Theology interview

Vocation and Leadership Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Team __ Practice of Ministry Theology Vocation and Leadership

Last name, First Name 1. Biographical Form and Autobiographical Statement2. Continued Action Report (if applicable)3. DS Evaluation4. Edge Performance Assessment5. Psychological Assessment6. CPE if not reviewed at Provisional Membership7. Paper – Vocation and Leadership

Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name

1 Written Questions and Criteria for Vocation/Leadership 2 Oral Questions for Vocation/Leadership interview Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

File Structure: Provisional MembershipTeam __

Call Personal Growth and Development Practice of Ministry Theology Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Team __ Theology

Last name, First Name 1. Biographical Form and Autobiographical Statement2. Continued Action Report (if applicable)3. DCOM Recommendation4. ESCI Summary5. Paper – Theology

Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name

1 Written Questions and Criteria for Theology Paper 2 Oral Questions for Theology interview

Personal Growth and Development Practice of Ministry Call

Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Team __ Theology Personal Growth and Development

Last name, First Name 1. Biographical Form and Autobiographical Statement2. Continued Action Report (if applicable)3. DCOM Recommendation4. ESCI Summary5. CPE Evaluation if completed6. Paper – Theology

Last name, First Name Last name, First Name Last name, First Name

1 Written Questions and Criteria for PGD Committee 2 Oral Questions for PGD interview

Practice of Ministry Call

Dropbox Instructions Information on Plagiarism Plagiarism Guidelines Schedule of Interviews

Practice CommitteesWatch for Proclamation/Worship DVD in mail

BenefitsObjective and consistentTime allotment for each questionReduce inappropriate questionsReduce group member interactions

Reduce group dynamics issues

FOUR STYLES OF INTERVIEWING1. Traditional Interview2. Situational Interview3. Case Interview4. Behavior-based Interview

Rank Task Clusters

1. Communication

2. Preaching and Public Worship

3. Self Development

4. Care Giving

5. Management

6. Other Development

7. Evangelism

8. Fellowship

9. Administration

10. Relationship Building

11. Rituals and Sacraments

12. UMC Connection

13. Facility Construction

KSAP’sKnowledgeSkillsAbilitiesPersonal Characteristics

Rank KSAP

1. Trust in God (ability)

2. Integrity (personal characteristic)

3. Authenticity (personal characteristic)

4. Oral Communication (skill)

5. Theology and Scripture (knowledge)

6. Dependability (personal characteristic)

7. Calling (ability)

8. Time Management (skill)

9. Reading Comprehension (ability)

10. Intelligence (ability)

11. Spiritual Disciplines (skill)

12. Administration (knowledge)

13. Management Principles (knowledge)

See Handout

Basic Guidelines

Do not give permission to candidates for exceptions

Do not read papers of candidates prior to submission

If you have any problems with your materials, contact your interview committee chair.

Interview committee chair contacts Beth. Do not contact candidates.

Feedback Sheets

Evaluation of the materials and written work submitted Did the materials and written work meet the established criteria? _____ YES _____ NO A. If no, list the criteria for effectiveness that were not met and areas of improvement needed:

B. If yes, list areas for improvement identified in the materials and written work. C. List areas of strength identified in the materials and written work:

Evaluation of the oral interview A. List areas of strength identified in the candidate in the oral interview: B. List areas of improvement needed identified in the oral interview:

Additional feedback for this candidate:

Suggestions for areas of improvement:

Plagiarism1. Accredited quote with no end note 2. Verbatim with an end note with no

quotation marks or improper paraphrasing that is accredited

3. Improper paraphrasing that is unaccredited

4. Unaccredited verbatim of material in the paper

5. Copying so many words or ideas from one source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether it is accredited or not.