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This flowchart will help you determine whether a minister should apply for a leave of absence from authorized ministry in the United Church of Christ                   Should this minister request a leave of absence? Is the minister currently serving in an authorized ministry? YES This minister need NOT request a leave of absence. They are currently actively serving in ministry, and should meet with their COM periodically.     NO   Is the minister currently actively seeking a call to an authorized ministry? NO Is this minister retired? NO Is this minister planning to return to authorized ministry within the next 5 years? NO This minister should speak to the COM about an administrative resignation or termination of standing. NO YES YES This minister should check in with their COM for a time of vocational discernment and conversation, which may or may not lead to a leave of absence. This is not punitive, but an opportunity for conversation. YES Has this minister been seeking a call for more than one year? This minister need not request a leave of absence. This minister is retired. This minister should apply for a leave of absence, renewable annually for up to 5 years.   NO   This minister need not request a leave of absence, but may want to check in with the COM about their search process, to seek guidance and for further discernment.