CCSW Clergy
Welcome to the Christian Church in the Southwest! Below is all the important information you will need as Clergy in the CCSW Region. Please reach out to Rev. Christy Drechsel (christy@ccsw.org) if you have any questions about the information below.
New to CCSW?
Let’s make sure you’ve meet your regional staff person - fill out the form below to schedule a time to meet with Rev. Christy Drechsel
Important information for ministers; PDF & Links are highlighted in red
Ministerial Code of Ethics of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): English, Spanish, Korean
CCSW Clergy Misconduct Policy, adopted April 2022: English or Spanish
Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): English, Spanish, French, Korean
Basic Educational Requirements to maintain standing: Healthy Boundaries every 5 years, Pro-Reconciliation / Anti-Racism (PR/AR) Training every 3 years. Read Letter about PR/AR Requirement
Regional Committee on Ministry (RCOM)
The Regional Committee on Ministry meets three times a year. Documentation is due 60 days prior to the meeting in order to be considered for a possible interview appointment. Upcoming meetings:
Monday - Wednesday, Sep 25-27, 2023 (documentation due Jul 25, 2023)
Monday - Wednesday, January 22-24, 2024 (materials due by November 22, 2023)
Monday - Wednesday, April 22-24, 2024 (materials due by February 22, 2024)
Monday - Wednesday, September 16-18, 2024 (materials due by July 16, 2024)
