Pastoral Accreditation - Pastors Form Survey

Accreditation Application for (Pastor's Name)(Required.)

Applicant Email(Required.)

Please specify your accreditation option below(Required.)

New Accreditation

Renew existing Accreditation

Please specify which level of Accreditation you are applying for(Required.)

BUV Ordained Pastoral Leader Accreditation

BUV Non-Ordained Pastoral Leader Accreditation

BUV Probationary Pastoral Leader Accreditation (1 year)

BUV Transitional Pastoral Leader Accreditation (1 year)

Applicant BUV Church/Agency/Employer(Required.)

Applicant's Role within the above BUV Church/Agency/Employer(Required.)

Supporting Church/Agency Leader affirming this accreditation application:(Required.)

Name

Church position (eg Elder, Secretary, Chairperson...)

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT YOUR CHURCH LEADER AND ASK THEM TO COMPLETE THE CHURCH LEADER FORM. Your application will not be processed until both you and your supporting Church Leader have completed and submitted the online application forms.

ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure each option is completed.

Please select the best option that applies to you(Required.)

I am an Ordained Pastoral Leader currently ministering in a Victorian Baptist ministry setting.

I am a locally appointed Pastoral Leader currently ministering in a Victorian Baptist ministry setting.

Documented Pastoral or Workplace Review(Required.)

I have had a documented pastoral or workplace review in the last 3 years.

I have committed myself in writing to a documented pastoral or workplace review this year.

Professional Standards Workshop (PSW)(Required.)

It has been my practice to complete at least ONE Professional Standards Workshop each year for the last 3 years

I have registered for a PSW in this year and will commit to completing a PSW each year for the next 3 years

Professional Pastoral Supervision (PPS)(Required.)

I agree to undertake Professional Pastoral Supervision (PPS) with a commitment of a minimum THREE meetings per year and a recommended maximum of ten each year for the next 3 years.

I agree to the BUV Code of Ethics for Pastoral Leaders(Required.)

Yes

I have committed to 10 hours per year of personal support and accountability(Required.)

Yes

I have committed to 10 hours per year of collegial support and accountability(Required.)

Yes

I have a current Pastoral Health and Growth Covenant in place and I commit myself to complete the Annual Review process(Required.)

Yes

I have made plans to complete 40 hours of Pastoral Development training in this year and commit to complete 40 hours of Pastoral Development training each year for the next 3 years(Required.)

Yes

Police Check(Required.)

I have had a Police Check issued in the last 3 years that does not preclude me from Pastoral Leadership

Working with Children Check(Required.)

I have a current Working With Children Card

Marriage License(Required.)

I do not have a BUV marriage license

I have a current BUV marriage license and have attended a Marriage Celebrant Training in the last five years

Should you have any further comments, please note them here:

As the Pastoral Leader completing this BUV Accreditation Checklist I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate(Required.)

Yes

I give my permission for the BUV Office to check that I hold relevant documentation to support my affirmations for accreditation.(Required.)

Yes

PLEASE NOTE: As you hold an official role within the BUV you are required to provide current contact information which will be stored on our secure database. Your information will not be shared outside the BUV.

Please provide a current mailing (postal) address for your Accreditation Card(Required.)

I have emailed a passport photo (head & shoulders, white background) to accreditation@buv.com.au for my Accreditation Card(Required.)

Yes, I have emailed a new photo to accreditation@buv.com.au

Please use existing photo

REMINDER: You need to ask your nominated Church Leader to complete the Church Leader Form. The BUV will not contact your Church Leader.