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2011 Wisconsin Conference Journal150.4.0 RequirementsThe following persons are required to receive a minimum of one CEU peryear and at least four CEU’s per quadrennium:• Local pastors who have completed the Course of Study• Elders in full connection under appointment• Deacons in full connection under appointment• Diaconal ministers under appointment• Associate Members under appointmentFor persons serving less than full time under appointment, the number ofCEU’s will be determined on a prorated basis. For example, a person servinghalf time under appointment would be required to receive a minimum of .5CEU per year and at least two CEU’s per quadrennium.150.4.5 Minimum Continuing Education AllowanceThe minimum continuing education allowance for every clergy person underappointment to a local church or the Conference staff shall be 2% of theminimum salary for ordained clergy persons in full connection in any givenyear, rounded up to the next $100.150.5.0 Exemptions From Continuing Education Requirements?150.5.1 Persons under appointment who are involved in academic study such as D.Min. and Ph. D. programs, Course of Study School, college degree andseminary degree programs150.5.2 Clergy enrolled in an accredited Clinical Pastoral Education program150.5.3 Clergy on Leave of Absence150.5.4 Clergy serving as chaplains in a war zone150.6.0 Earning the Required Number Of CEUs150.6.1 Seminar/Conference/Workshop Participation: attending programs thatlist the total CEU credits available in their registration material.150.6.2 Study Travel: traveling, with the number of contact hours of lecture anddiscussion under qualified leadership counting. NOTE: Repeat trips to thesame place will not qualify. Ten contact hours of lecture and discussionequals one CEU.150.6.3 Distance Learning, including online classes: participating electronically orby telephone under qualified leadership. Ten contact hours of instruction orits equivalent equals one CEU No more than one CEU per year may beearned in this manner.150.6.4 Professional Reading: reading related to the knowledge and competencyareas of scripture, theology, church history, church polity, pastoral care, orother skill areas essential to the practice of ministry are acceptable. NOTE:Daily Bible reading, devotional materials, normal reading for sermonpreparation and leisure reading are encouraged but are NOT consideredcontinuing education. Twenty hours of reading and reflection is equivalent toone CEU. No more than one CEU per year may be earned in this manner.The books read shall be reported on the Continuing Education Report Form.150.6.5 Mission Trips: experiencing a mission trip under qualified leadership andappropriate accountability. The nature of the trip, the number of contact368 Conference Rules and Policies