CPM member Mark Hess (Troy) and Inquirer Merritt Worthan (Trinity) share a laugh.

Prospective Inquirer Alan Palmer (Yellow Springs) and CPM member Jo Naretto (Dayton: Westminster).

Candidates Kevin Lawler (Southminster) and Steven Wilson (Kirkmont) make a point.

Each year the Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) hosts an “annual consultation” for all those who are under care of Miami Presbytery. The gathering provides an opportunity for candidates and inquirers to meet and talk with each other and with members of the committee.

Seven of our candidates and inquirers met with members of the CPM on June 2, 2007. The informal gathering allowed each one under care personal time with members of the committee, an opportunity to learn more about clergy finances and taxes, and time for fellowship with each other. Karen Cassedy is chair of the CPM.