Ministry Resources
Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry
Winter 2003
Section I: Ministry in the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Section II: Candidacy for
the Order of Ministry
Section III: The Office of
Ordained Minister
Section IV: The Office of
Licensed Minister
Section V: Ministerial Standing
Section VI: Ministerial Search
and Call
Section VII: Sexual Misconduct
Section VIII: Amendment Process
VIII. Amendment Process
Amendments to these Policies and Criteria for
the Order of Ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) may be made by a two-thirds vote of the members
of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
present and voting, providing such amendment shall have been
mailed to the members of the General Board of the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) at least 30 days prior to the time
of the vote.
Amendments to the Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry
in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) may also be amended
by a majority vote of the voting members of the General Assembly
present and voting, providing such amendment shall have been
regularly filed 180 days in advance of the meetings of the General
Assembly and circulated among the congregations and regions
60 days in advance of the General Assembly.
· Basic Policy Approved Louisville General Assembly
1971
· Section II on Candidacy Approved Kansas City General
Assembly 1977
· Section V on Ministerial Standing Amended Anaheim
General Assembly 1981
· Section VI on Ministerial Relocation Amended Des
Moines General Assembly 1985
· Section VII on Amendment Process Amended Louisville
General Assembly 1987
· Section V.C. on Recognition and Reconciliation
of the Ordained Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ) and the United Church of Christ Amended Pittsburgh
General Assembly 1995
· Section VIII on Sexual Misconduct Amended Pittsburgh
General Assembly 1995
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