Transfer of Ordination

Information Documents:

• In-Care Policies and Procedures
• Clergy Ethics Policy & Procedures
• DOC Theological Foundations for the Policies & Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry
• CCIW Policies & Creteria for the Ordering of Ministry - Revised Oct 2011
• Guidelines for Required Papers
• Possible Interview Questions
• Check List of Materials Due for Interview

Transfer of Ordination Process

• Letter of Request for Interview (First time)
• Application for In-Care Status (First Time)
• Signed Ethics Acknowledgment Card
• Signed Disclosure Form
• Biographical Data Update (Thereafter)
• Copy of Original Ordination Certificate
• Dated Disciples of Christ Congregational Letter of Support
• Official Transcript of Undergraduate School & Seminary
• Three Letters of Recommendation from Persons Familiar with Your Sense of Call and Ministry Experience
• Spiritual Autobiography - 1st Meeting - see Guidelines for Required Papers
• Concept of Ministry Paper - 2nd Meeting - see Guidelines for Required Papers
• Ecclesiology Paper - 3rd Meeting -  see Guidelines for Required Papers
• Evidence of CC/DoC History & Polity Course & a Reflection Paper - see Guidelines for Required Papers
• Draft of SEARCH & CALL Forms (at 3rd meeting)
• Appointment with Ministry Committee