Sacred Monastic Order, Church of Hope

Apply for Ordination

Complete the Applicant Clerical Parameters Form to seek ordination or membership in SMOCH. All sections are required unless noted optional. Your application will be reviewed within five business days.

1 Identity & Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Mailing Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City *

State / Province *

Postal Code

Country

2 Religious Order Level Sought

Select the level of ordination or membership you are seeking. *

Deacon Sanctified Healer / Christian Counselor Knight Hospitaller Mission works Ordained Minister TEQUMAH TAINO Tribal Pledge / Priory

4 Ministry Description

Describe in your own words what you intend to do as a ministry, missionary, or Sanctified Healer *

6 Medical Practice Disclosure

Do you intend to diagnose illness, classify disease, recommend medication changes, or present your work as medical treatment? *

Absolutely NOT My work is entirely religious, spiritual, and ecclesiastical in nature Yes, but only in my capacity as a licensed doctor Separate from and clearly distinguished from my religious counseling role Not sure I would like guidance from SMOCH on this distinction before proceeding

7 Practice Confirmations

You must affirm each of the following to proceed with ordination. These confirmations define the boundaries of your SMOCH ministry commission. *

I will not formally diagnose diseases using clinical terms on insurance or legal forms I will not prescribe, adjust, or discontinue prescriptive medications I will not claim to cure, treat, or prevent disease as medically understood I will not present services as medical therapy or medical treatment I will not represent myself as state-licensed unless I hold a valid license

Exception: I am already a state-licensed doctor and will maintain my licensed practice entirely separately from my SMOCH ministry

8 Sanctuary Setting

Where do you intend to conduct your ministry? Select all that apply.

Church or chapel property Private residence or home chapel Rented commercial office or room Shared counseling or meeting space Online only

9 Applicant Affirmation

By checking the box below, I affirm that the information I have provided is true to the best of my knowledge and that I am seeking review for religious and administrative purposes within the ecclesiastical framework of the Sacred Monastic Order, Church of Hope (SMOCH).

I affirm that the information I provided is true to the best of my knowledge and that I am seeking review for religious and administrative purposes *

Applications are reviewed within 5 business days. By submitting this form you consent to SMOCH storing your application data for ecclesiastical review purposes.

Apply for Ordination

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