Board of Ordained Ministry
The Board of Ordained Ministry (BOOM) cultivates an environment for growth within the Baltimore-Washington Conference by calling spiritual leaders to sense and respond to God’s call to ministry. Clergy members of the conference receive support for ongoing professional development and encouragement to share their gifts with colleagues, congregations, and the larger community.
BOOM Leadership
| Co-Chair Rev. Paul Johnson |
Co-Chair Rev. Amanda McMurtrey |
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Chair of the Order of Elders |
Chair of the Order of Deacons |
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Chair of the Fellowship of Associate Members & Local Pastors |
Chair of the DCOMs Rev. Jason Jordan-Griffin |
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Board Secretary |
Chair of the Conference Relations Committee |
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Course of Study / Licenced Local Pastor Registrar |
Chair of License to Preach School |
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Provisional Member Registrar |
Full Member Registrar |
BOOM News
- BOOM releases study on clergy gender and race (Sept 2023)
- BOOM begins a Clergy Renewal Leave Grant program (July 2024)
BOOM Policies & Procedures
- To review BWC BOOM Policies, please see the Conference Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Visit GBHEM’s website to download the current BOOM Handbook.
- Read the BWC BOOM policy on Human Sexuality
CANDIDACY: EXPLORE YOUR CALLING
- Do you think God may be calling you to Christian Ministry? Contact the Culture of Call chairperson, Rev. Vicky Starnes.
- Certified Candidacy - Steps and requirements. Questions? Contact your District Superintendent.
- Local Pastors – For questions about the Course of Study contact Rev. Jeffrey Zalatoris, registrar. For the License to Preach School, contact Richard Willson.
- Provisional Membership – Application Instructions and Documents. Questions? Contact the Registrar for Provisional Members, Rev. Chris Owens.
- Full Membership (Elders and Deacons) – Application Instruction and Documents. Contact the Registrar for Full Members, Rev. Alicia Vanisko.
Clergy Resources
| Clergy Relationship to the AC Change Form (Form 106) >> |
| Clergy Supply & Coverage Database >> |
| Add yourself to the Clergy Supply & Coverage Database >> |
| Clergy Renewal Leave Grants >> |
- For questions related to background checks, psychological testing, MEF funds, and the BWC Application Portal, please contact the Ministerial Services Coordinator, Hilary Ann Golden.
- Questions about serving as a Mentor or the Residency in Ministry program? Contact Rev. Ron Foster.
- For information from the Conference Moving Coordinator, contact Rev. Jeff Paulson.
- Looking for Continuing Education opportunities? Contact Education chairperson, Rev. James Miller.
- For information on Professional degrees, you may contact the Director of Admissions at Wesley Theological Seminary, Chip Aldridge. There are 13 United Methodist Theological Schools as well as other official Theological Seminaries.
- Read the policy on Yearly DCOM Review and Recommendation of LLPs.
- Need to complete your clergy background check? Contact the Ministerial Services Coordinator, Hilary Ann Golden.