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Updated January 26, 2009 1
An Overview the Psychological Testing ProcessAnd approved list of Testing Centers
Thank you for interest in exploring ordained ministry with the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. As our denomination continues to expand around theglobe, we need more men and women who are healthy in all aspects of their life and whoare willing to answer the call to proclaim and embody the love of Christ throughout theworld.“In-care status” denotes that a person is officially sponsored by MCC to be enrolled inministerial formation. Psychological and vocational aptitude testing is one of the new pieces of this larger application process for in-care status. This testing process is designedto assist us with discerning what is best for participants in ministerial formation and whatis best for the church. Please read over these materials carefully.The predominant form of testing is composed of two-day programs that are designed for individual candidates. Although some questionnaire work is completed before the program, most of the testing happens during the two-day appointment. These two day programs include a full battery of psychological testing, as well as vocational aptitudetesting. Depending on the test center, some testing may be completed in advance at asatellite location closer to the candidate. Please contact the center closest to you for details. After completing the program, the candidate will receive a written report of thetesting results. Test results normally include in-depth character descriptions, profiles of strengths and weaknesses, and suggestions for future growth and development. The testresults can take up to two months to be completed and delivered to the applicant.Once the written report is completed by the testing center, the applicant should review theresults before deciding to release the report to the denomination. Once the report isreviewed by the applicant and released, the testing center will send a copy to the Officeof Clergy Development. In some cases, candidates may wisely choose not to release their  psychological report to the denomination and thus terminate or postpone their applicationfor in-care status. In order to apply for In-Care status, applicants must release their  psychological report.
 
Updated January 26, 2009 2We have authorized eight testing centers across the United States. Look below for the listof test centers that have been approved by the Office of Formation and LeadershipDevelopment. Please note that the fees for this type of testing will range from $900.00 to$1900.00, depending on the center. The applicant is responsible for paying the fees andany other expenses associated with the testing process. Applicants may appeal to their local church for financial support. (See Endorsement of Local Church Board of Directorsform.)Many of these test centers offer the possibility of an applicant’s partner to participate inthe testing process. Although this is not required by the denomination, we believe itwould be a valuable opportunity. The applicant is responsible for the surchargesassociated with the inclusion of his or her partner.The written psychological report must be
received 
by the Office of Formation andLeadership Development no later that two weeks before the REVM program begins. AREVM application file will be considered incomplete without the report. At the REVMretreat, applicants will meet with the formation team to review their psychological testresults and to prepare a ministry action plan (MAP).Written reports should be mailed to:Rev. Mona West, Ph.D.P O Box 1374Abilene, TX 79604If you have any questions concerning the psychological testing process, please contactrevmonawest@mccchurch.net.
 
Updated January 26, 2009 3
Office of Formation and Leadership DevelopmentExpectations for Psychological and Vocational Testing and Reportingof Applicants for In-care Status
1. Candidates for In-Care status will be expected to receive
between 6 and 10 hours of individual counseling and test interpretation
as part of their total assessment program.2. The candidate can expect that the testing, counseling, and test interpretation willrequire two full days.3. At a minimum, each candidate is expected to take the following standardized tests andinventories:A. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)B. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)C. Strong Interest Inventory (SII)D. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)Additional instruments may be used at the discretion of the counselor and in keeping withthe needs of the individual candidates and specific requests of the Office of Formationand Leadership Development of MCC.4. Issues which will be dealt with on a routine basis for all candidates:A. Pertinent background information, including family of origin, educationalexperiences, interpersonal relationships (including psycho-sexualhistory/development), work history, religious journey, medical/psychiatrichistory.
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