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Standing, forms, ordination, commissioned ministry, policies, and training.

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General Church & Congregation Clergy & Ministry Ethics & Policies
General & Regional Resources
Regional governance, annual dates, technology guides, and general CCSW reference materials.
GENERAL • GOVERNANCE Design of the Christian Church in the Southwest The governing design and organizational structure of the Christian Church in the Southwest. Open PDF → GENERAL • CALENDAR 2026 CCSW Dates Regional events, gatherings, trainings, camps, and important dates for 2026. Open PDF → GENERAL • GUIDE How to Use Zoom A practical guide for participating in CCSW meetings and events through Zoom. Open PDF →
Clergy & Standing
Standing requirements, continuing education, training, transfers, background checks, and resources for ministers.
CLERGY • EDUCATION Continuing Education FAQ Frequently asked questions about CCSW continuing education requirements. Open PDF → CLERGY • ESPAÑOL Preguntas Frecuentes: Educación Continua Información en español sobre los requisitos de educación continua. Abrir PDF → CLERGY • TRAINING Healthy Boundaries Policies and requirements related to Healthy Boundaries training. Open PDF → CLERGY • STANDING Minister Transferring Regions Procedure for ministers transferring standing between regions. Open PDF → CLERGY • BACKGROUND CHECK Minister Criminal Background Check CCSW requirements and procedures related to ministerial criminal background checks. Open PDF →
Commissioned Ministry
Expectations, educational requirements, and reference materials for commissioned ministers.
COMMISSIONED MINISTRY Commissioned Minister Expectations Expectations and responsibilities for commissioned ministers serving in CCSW. Open PDF → COMMISSIONED MINISTRY • EDUCATION Educational Program for Commissioned Ministry Educational program and requirements for commissioned ministry in CCSW. Open PDF →
Ordination & RCOM
Regional Committee on Ministry policies and reference materials for the ordering of ministry.
RCOM • POLICY RCOM Policy Compilation Regional Committee on Ministry policies, procedures, and requirements. Open PDF →
Search & Call / Congregations
Resources for pastoral transitions, search committees, congregational profiles, calls, and healthy pastoral relationships.
CHURCH • TRANSITION Closing a Pastoral Ministry Guidance for congregations and ministers concluding a pastoral ministry. Open PDF → CHURCH • INTERIM MINISTRY Interim Ministry Guidelines Guidance for congregations entering a season of interim ministry. Open PDF → CHURCH • INTERIM MINISTRY Interim Ministry Covenant Covenant resource for establishing an interim ministry relationship. Open PDF → CHURCH • SEARCH & CALL Seeking a Pastor: Search & Call Manual A guide for congregations beginning and navigating the pastoral Search & Call process. Open PDF → CHURCH • SEARCH & CALL Congregational Survey Congregational survey for use during pastoral transition and Search & Call. Open PDF → CHURCH • SEARCH COMMITTEE Best Practices, Hints & Etiquette Practical guidance for search committees participating in Search & Call. Open PDF → CHURCH • PROFILE Congregational Profile Congregational Profile used during the pastoral Search & Call process. Open PDF → CHURCH • ESPAÑOL Perfil Congregacional Formulario de perfil congregacional para el proceso de búsqueda y llamado. Abrir PDF → CHURCH • PROFILE Congregational Profile Instructions Instructions for completing the Congregational Profile. Open PDF → CHURCH • SEARCH COMMITTEE How to Read a Clergy Background Check Guidance for congregations reviewing clergy background information during Search & Call. Open PDF → CHURCH • CALL DOCUMENT Initial Letter of Call Initial pastoral Letter of Call and agreement. Open PDF → CHURCH • ESPAÑOL Carta de Llamado y Acuerdo Carta inicial de llamado y acuerdo pastoral en español. Abrir PDF → CHURCH • CALL DOCUMENT Annual Letter of Call Annual pastoral Letter of Call documentation. Open PDF → CHURCH • PASTORAL MINISTRY Beginning a Pastoral Ministry Guidance for congregations and pastors beginning ministry together. Open PDF → CHURCH • PASTORAL RELATIONS Pastoral Relations Committee Guide Guidance for developing and supporting a Pastoral Relations Committee. Open PDF → CHURCH • PASTORAL SUPPORT Sabbatical Guidelines Guidance for congregations and ministers planning pastoral sabbaticals. Open PDF → CHURCH • CHECKLIST Congregational Routines Checklist Practical operational checklist and routine procedures for congregations. Open PDF → CHURCH • ESPAÑOL Lista de Rutinas Congregacionales Lista práctica de rutinas y procedimientos para congregaciones. Abrir PDF →
Ethics, Conduct & Policies
Ministerial ethics, congregational ethics, misconduct, accountability, and foundational ministry policies.
ETHICS • ENGLISH Ministerial Code of Ethics Code of Ethics for ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Open PDF → ETHICS • ESPAÑOL Mi Código de Ética Ministerial Código de ética para ministros de la Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Abrir PDF → ETHICS • 한국어 나의 목회 윤리 규범 Korean-language Ministerial Code of Ethics. Open PDF → ETHICS • CONGREGATION Ethical Guidelines for Congregational Conduct Ethical guidance for the conduct and life of congregations. Open PDF → ETHICS • ESPAÑOL Directrices Éticas Para Conducta Congregacional Directrices éticas para la conducta y vida de las congregaciones. Abrir PDF → ETHICS • CCSW POLICY CCSW Clergy Misconduct Policy Regional policy addressing clergy conduct, misconduct, and accountability. Open PDF → ETHICS • ESPAÑOL Política de Conducta Inapropiada de CCSW Política regional sobre conducta inapropiada y responsabilidad ministerial. Abrir PDF → POLICY • STANDING Temporary Administrative Removal of Standing Regional policy regarding temporary administrative removal of ministerial standing. Open PDF → MINISTRY POLICY • ENGLISH Theological Foundations, Policies & Criteria Theological foundations, policies, and criteria for the ordering of ministry. Open PDF → MINISTRY POLICY • ESPAÑOL Fundamentos Teológicos, Políticas y Criterios Fundamentos, políticas y criterios para el ordenamiento del ministerio. Abrir PDF → ETHICS • SAFE CONDUCT • ENGLISH Safe Conduct and Misconduct Prevention Policy Template for congregations or ministries to adapt and use locally. Prepared by CCSW Staff. Open PDF → ETHICS • CONDUCTA SEGURA • ESPAÑOL Política de Conducta Segura y Prevención de Conductas Indebidas Plantilla para el uso de congregaciones o ministerios, preparada por el personal de CCSW. Abrir PDF →