Commission on the Order of Ministry

The Mid-America Region’s COM [RCOM] remains committed to upholding the highest standards of qualification for representative ministry while responding to the needs and challenges of a new era. RCOM is committed to being a strong and helpful partner with Area Churches and with Ordination Nurture Teams in assisting candidates for ordination.

Please use these resources below to learn more about the Commission. If you need more information, please contact the Springfield office by calling (417) 865-0850, or using our Contact page.

• Application for 1/3 of Search & Call Profile costs (grant program policy)

• Pulpit supply policy and application (instructions)- Grant application for half of background check cost

• Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church

• Ministerial Code of Ethics (full version), My Ministerial Code of Ethics (one page version)

• Handbook for planning ordination service

• August 2016 - Important changes to Mid-America clergy continuing education policy.

• Commissioning Ministry Team (CMT) Review Form

• Continuing Education Policy - COM 9 (for reference purposes)

• Partner Standing of Clergy Ordination in UCC - COM 3 (for reference purposes)

• Continuing Education Report Form

• Standing Renewal Form

• Pastoral Ethics and Social Media