Commitment to the Highest Ideals of Christian Life

I, __________________________, agree for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ in the world and the most effective witness to the Christian gospel, and in consideration of the influence of an ordained minister on the lives of other persons both within and outside the Church, the Church expects those who seek licensing and ordination to make a complete dedication of themselves to the highest ideals of the Christian life as set forth in ¶102-104; ¶160-166 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline 2020/2024, which I have read. To this end, I agree to exercise responsible self-control by personal habits conducive to bodily health, mental and emotional maturity, integrity in all personal relationships, social responsibility, faithful sexual intimacy expressed through fidelity, monogamy, commitment, mutual affection and respect, careful and honest communication, mutual consent, and growth in grace and in the knowledge and love of God.

(Candidate) Date

(Witness - Pastor) Date

Received by District Committee on Ministry Date

District: ____________________

The Candidate must sign this agreement in the presence of their pastor, who signs as a witness.