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Candidacy
Welcome to the candidacy resources page. If you are looking to begin your candidacy journey, please select "Discernment" from the subcategory drop-down button. Those entering into Candidacy, please select the "Candidates" subcategory. The "Essays" subcategory will display essay forms that are posted every May 1st. Selecting "Congregations" will display forms pertaining to congregations. The "Internships & Seminary" subcategory will display forms pertaining to internships with a seminary. The "Synod" subcategory displays candidacy decision forms. Finally, the "First Call" subcategory displays forms for candidates preparing for First Call.
**NOTE: FOR 2026 THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE ENTRANCE AND APPROVAL PROMPTS.
