Application for Ministry

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mid-America
Application for Ministry

Welcome to your journey of Ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mid-America! This Application allows you to declare your intention to begin the Commissioning process with the Ministry Discernment Team (MDT) or the Ordination process with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM).

Should you have any questions, please contact your Ministry Associate in the Springfield Regional Office by phone at (417) 865-0850 or by email at sgf@ccmadisciples.org. We look forward to serving alongside you. Thank you so much!

Important Disciples of Christ (DOC) Documents of Reference

Ministerial Code of Ethics (full version) and Ministerial Code of Ethics (one-page version)
Theological Foundation & Policies & Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (DOC)

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

(if applicable)Format: (000) 000-0000.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Paul KochRon RoutledgePhil SniderDavid Woodard

Your PCC relates to your current field in Ministry.

Name of Congregation/Organization/Institution where you are currently serving.

Please provide the City & State.

Staff PositionVolunteer PositionOther

(if applicable)Format: (000) 000-0000.

Please include your Duties & Responsibilities.

The Congregation where you currently hold Membership, if different than your Current Place of Ministry.

Please provide a summary of your educational background. Are you currently pursuing higher education? If so, where, and when did you begin? Do you currently have a/any Degree(s) or Certification(s)? If so, from where, and when did you attend/graduate? Have you received any special awards or recognition relating to your education and/or Ministry?

This is optional.

If you are bi-vocational, please list the Name of the Congregation/Organization/Institution where you are also serving or working.

Should you have more than one Resume, such as separate Professional and Ministerial Resumes, please upload both. You can also upload a professional photograph and/or business card if you like.

Commissioning Track - with the Ministry Discernment Team (MDT)Ordination: Seminary Track - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)Ordination: Apprentice Track - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)Ordination: Commissioned Minister Track (by special invitation only) - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)Partner Standing Ordained by UCC/OMPS - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)Recognition of Standing & Ordination (by another DOC Denomination) - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)Reinstatement of Lapsed Standing - with the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry (RCOM)

LicensedCommissionedOrdainedOther

Please provide the exact date or year, if known.

Please include your most recent (previous) Commissioning Term Dates, including the Term Begin Date and Term End Date, if possible.

If you have a copy of your Ordination Certificate, please upload it here.

Please provide the Name & Location of the Seminary that you are currently attending. Please indicate if attending online.

Please provide the Name & Location of the Seminary/College/University that you are currently attending. Please indicate if attending online.

YesNoIn the processOther

Please provide the Name & Location of the Seminary. Please indicate if attending online.

Please provide the Name & Location of the Seminary/College/University/Trade School where you are enrolled in an alternative course of study.

Please describe your alternative course of study and the reasoning behind your choice.

Important Disciples of Christ (DOC) Documents of Reference

Ministerial Code of Ethics (full version) and Ministerial Code of Ethics (one-page version)
Theological Foundation & Policies & Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (DOC)