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Information Documents:

Commissioning Procedures in CCIW
Clergy Ethics Policy & Procedures
Theological Foundations & Policies & Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry - in English, French, Spanish, Korean
CCIW Policies & Criteria for Ministry - revised October 2011
Guidelines for Required Papers
Mentor Guidelines
Suggested Reading List
Possible Interview Questions
Check List of Materials Due for Interview

Initial Commission Application:

Application for Commissioned Minister
Signed Ethics Acknowledgement Card
Signed Disclosure Form
Spiritual Autobiography - 1st year - see Guidelines for Required Papers
Church Board Recommendation Letter
Ministerial Recommendation #1
Ministerial Recommendation #2
School Recommendation (if Seminary Student)
Copy of Written Job Description
Appointment with Ministry Committee

Annual Commission Renewal:

Request for Interview
Biographical Data Update
Concept of Ministry Paper - 2nd Year - see Guidelines for Required Papers
Ecclesiology Paper - 3rd Year - see Guidelines for Required Papers
Evidence of CC/DOC History & Polity Course & Reflective Paper - 4th Year - see Guidelines for Required Papers
Self Evaluation of Ministry
Mentor Evaluation of Ministry
Congregational Evaluation of Ministry
Signed Disclosure Form
Copy of Written Job Description
Appointment with Committee

Extended Commission Renewal ( every 5 years)

Request for Interview
Biographical Data Update
Copy of Current Job Description
Self Evaluation & Update on Significant Activities since Last Appointment
Congregational Evaluation of Ministry
Signed Disclosure Form
Appointment with Ministry Committee