Vocational Planning

How The Supervised Ministry And Vocational Planning Office Can Help

Vocational Planning Workshops
We organize workshops throughout the academic year on topics such as Spiritual Formation and Vocational Discernment. We offer discussions on Small Church Ministry, Rethinking CPE, Military, and other chaplaincy as well as social justice agency work such as local community organizers or eco-care. For a list of upcoming workshops go to the Calendar.

Individual Consultations
We are available to talk to students one-on-one about vocational discernment, and preparation for all areas of ministry and service.

Vocational Discernment Groups
We invite students of all levels and degree programs to join small cohorts focusing on their chosen ministry or vocational path. These groups will meet once or twice per term for networking and support. Zoom options are available. To sign up, contact either Dr. Sung Hee Chang or Dr. Dorothee Tripodi.

Ministry Opportunity Postings
We provide a website for current ministry opportunities and pastoral residencies.

Other job posting websites include:

• PC (USA) Church Leadership Connection
• ChurchStaffing.com
• MinistryJobs.com
• Idealist (non-profit jobs)
• YouthPastor.com

Preparation for PC(USA) Senior Ordination Exams
The Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning Office organizes review sessions for the Biblical Exegesis, Church Polity, Theology and Worship & Sacraments exams offered during the fall, winter and spring cycles of each academic year. See calendar for details

Resources

• PC(USA) Church Leadership Connection Opportunity Search
• Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE)
• Association of Professional Chaplains
• ChurchJobs.net
• ChurchStaffing.com
• Idealist (non-profit jobs)
• MinistryJobs.com
• National Capital Presbytery
• Presbyterian Youth Workers’ Association
• Presbytery of Eastern Virginia
• Presbytery of the James
• Presbytery of the Peaks
• Shenandoah Presbytery
• YouthPastor.com