Administrative Resources
Our office at Rosedale Network of Churches provides a variety of forms to guide the selection of overseers, the credentialing of ministers, and evaluating ministers. Guidelines are also available on how to set a minister’s salary and how to reimburse guest speakers.
Forms can be emailed to: brian@rosedalenetwork.org or mailed to: 9910 Rosedale Milford Center Rd, Irwin, OH 43029.
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Ministerial Credentialing Resources
Descriptions & Policies
- The Meaning of Ordination & Licensure
- Procedural Steps in Ordination & Licensure
- Ministerial Membership
- Ministerial Transfer to Rosedale Network of Churches
Forms
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- Ministerial Questionnaire
- Request for Authorization for Ministerial License or Ordination (Form 3010)
- Request for Transfer of Ministerial Credentials (Form 3015)
- Report of Ministerial Ordination or Licensure (Form 3020)
- Request for Ministerial License Extension (Form 3030)
Overseer Resources
Description
Overseers are selected by individual congregations (usually by the pastor and leadership team) and approved by the Rosedale Network Executive Board. An overseer usually serves for a term of three, four, or five years with the term being renewable. Overseers assist the congregation in giving vision, serving as a pastor to the pastor, and helping the congregation connect in meaningful healthy ways within itself and with the conference.
Documents & Forms
- The Function and Assignment of a Rosedale Network of Churches Overseer
- Sample Overseer Job Description
- Sample Memo of Understanding
- Sample Installation Ceremony for Overseer
- Report of Overseer Assignment (Form 3050)
Forms for reporting to Rosedale Network office
The following forms may be used to report information to the Rosedale Network office. They can also be found in the Rosedale Network Ministerial Manual.
- Request for Authorization for Ministerial License or Ordination (Form 3010)
- Request for Transfer of Ministerial Credentials (Form 3015)
- Report of Ministerial Ordination or Licensure (Form 3020)
- Request for Ministerial License Extension (Form 3030)
- Report of Pastoral Change in Congregation (Form 3040)
- Report of Overseer Assignment (Form 3050)
Congregational Forms
- Report of Pastoral change in Congregation (Form 3040)
- Congregational Membership Application – For congregations seeking membership within Rosedale Network of Churches.
- Congregational Profile Form – Assists Rosedale Network congregations in presenting information to prospective candidates for a pastoral leadership position. It may also aid the pastoral search committee in self-evaluation as they assess the strengths and weaknesses of the congregation at the time of pastoral transition.
Conscientious Objection
- Conscientious Objector Form – A form for young people to register their convictions about conscientious objection.
- What Does It Mean To Be a Conscientious Objector? (A pamphlet by Ann Marie Swartz Schrader)
Employment Resources
- Rosedale Network of Churches Guidelines for:
- Employment/Ministry Opportunities – Rosedale Network of Churches posts ministry and job openings within Rosedale Network churches and organizations associated with Rosedale Network. Contact our office if you would like to post an opening in your church or church-affiliated school/organization.
For Affiliation within Rosedale Network of Churches
Congregations or pastors desiring affiliation with Rosedale Network of Churches are encouraged to closely examine the primary theological, practice, and organizational documents of Rosedale Network.
- Conservative Mennonite Statement of Theology (en español)
- Conservative Mennonite Statement of Practice (en español)
- The Constitution of Rosedale Network of Churches identifies the organizational structure and policies of the conference.
An on-site visit by a Rosedale Network representative is helpful in receiving further orientation to Rosedale Network of Churches and in answering specific questions.
Congregational Membership Application – For congregations seeking membership within Rosedale Network.
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