Ecclesiastical Endorsement Manual

Endorsement Standards and Procedures, Call Criteria and Program Guidelines for Ministries in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling, and Clinical Education - Download the manual (PDF) and then refer to the checklist below.

Checklist of Materials to be Submitted

Please return this form with your materials.

• Personal Data Form
• Personal History Essay
• Statement of Vocational Goals
• Documentation of Clinical and Academic Education
• Supervisory Evaluation(s) (CPE, AAPC, etc...)
• Self Evaluation(s) (CPE, AAPC, etc...)
• Statement of Theology of Pastoral Care
• Two Recent Verbatims or Ministry Descriptions
• Letter of Support (Good Standing) from your District President
• Sermon Manuscript, Notes, or Outline, Bible Study, or Devotion
• Plans for Obtaining Certification
• Statement that applicant acknowledges and agrees with the SPM Code of Ethics

Send all materials to:
Specialized Pastoral Ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
1333 S. Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO  63122
800-248-1930, ext. 1388

spm@lcms.org