Welcome to the Discerning Ordained Vocation (DOV) process.
In Discerning Ordained Vocation 1 (DOV1) the church provides resources so that you can discern deeply to discover what God is calling you to.
Discerning Ordained Vocation 2 (DOV2) is the offering phase in which you offer yourself to the church as a candidate for ministry.
You may be feeling both excited and daunted as you set out on this journey, but please remember that the Church supports you and discerns alongside you.
The guidance forms below are the current updated documents for 2025-2026.
G1.1
Guide to discerning ordained vocation part one
G1.2
Guide to discerning ordained vocation part two: offering as a candidate
G.2
Financial guide to DOV1 and DOV2 for applicants
G.3
What is a presbyter? Conference report
G.4
Diaconate and the Methodist Diaconal Order Conference report
G.5
Changing Patterns of Ministry Conference report
G.6
Criteria for Candidates for Ordained Ministry in the British Methodist Church
G.7
Immigration guidance for candidates
G.8
Training Pathways information
G.9
Dates and deadlines for DOV1 & DOV2
G.10
guidance for superintendents
G.11
Guidance for placement supervisors
G.12
Candidate Health Policy