COMMISSIONED MINISTRY PROCESS

All Paperwork is Due by Nov. 1st - click on the link that best describes you

All Commissioned Ministers will complete the following annually -

  • Be sure that all forms have been completed and submitted (scroll down to fill out forms)

  • Schedule and complete an annual interview (click here to schedule your interview)

  • Complete all education requirements each year

New Commissioned Minister Forms

Commissioned Minister Renewal Forms

Congregational Support Forms

Formularios para ministros comisionados

Commissioned Minister Interviews 2025

Click the date below to schedule your interview

  • Dates will be added soon!

Important Documents

The following documents are important for ministers; here are links for PDFs of each. 

Expectations

CCSW Commissioned Minister Expectations: English or Spanish

Code of Ethics

Ministerial Code of Ethics of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): English, Spanish, Korean

Sexual Misconduct

CCSW Clergy Sexual Misconduct Policy, adopted April 2022: English or Spanish

Theological Foundations

Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): English, Spanish, French, Korean