Passage UMC Registration

As part of your candidacy process, the Rio Texas Conference Vocational Discernment CoordinatorVocational Discernment Coordinator A Board of Ordained Ministry member who guides and supports individuals as they discern God's call to ministry, coordinates the United Methodist candidacy process, and equips mentors and church leaders to accompany candidates exploring paths of service as laity, licensed local pastors, deacons, or elders. will register you in Passage UMC, the denomination's official online candidacy system. You do not need to create your own account, but you do need to verify by accepting the email invitation.

Once you have been registered (after your District Superintendent's recommendation), you will receive an email invitation with instructions for activating your account and creating your password. Please activate your account as soon as possible and keep your login information in a secure place, as you will use Passage throughout your candidacy process.

You are invited to load a picture and update your contact information in the system.

Passage UMC serves as your official record for candidacy and is where you will:

• Complete required forms and questionnaires.
• Upload requested documents.
• View assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Track your progress through the candidacy process.
• Communicate important information related to your candidacy.

It is your responsibility to regularly monitor your Passage account and the email address associated with it. Many candidacy requirements and deadlines will be communicated through the system.

If you have questions about your Passage account or experience technical issues, contact the Rio Texas Conference Vocational Discernment Coordinator for assistance.