Ministry Resources

... PDF files

Disciples Home Missions has made the following resources available as PDF files for ministers, congregations and regional/area offices.

Clergy Retreat Models

DHM now offers Clergy Spiritual Retreat models for use by clergy and other church members. They have been written by Disciples clergy primarily for Disciples clergy. The models are designed to be self-contained and used by groups whose participants are seeking to develop a deeper, healthier Christian spiritual life.

Clergy Retreat Model I (1.1 Mb PDF)

Other resources, in English or Spanish, include:

• Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry
• Congregational Profile Form
  (2007 update) (PDF version)
• Congregational Profile Form
  (2007 update) (MS Word version)
• Commissioning Service for Phoebes and Timothys
  Word file (for easy editing) | PDF file
• Ministerial Code of Ethics
• Sabbatical Leave Guidelines (2005 update)
• Ordination Service and Guidelines
• Beginning A Pastoral Ministry
• Closing A Pastoral Ministry
• Sample Letter of Resignation/Retirement
  (provided in partnership with the Pension Fund)
  Word file (for easy editing) | PDF file
• Pastoral Letter of Call and Agreement (2007 update)
• How To Read Clergy Background Checks: a guide for search committees
• Pastoral Relocation Guide
• Guidelines for Pastoral Relations Committee
• Ethical Guidelines for Congregational Conduct
• Clergy Compensation Planning Guide (link to Pension Fund site)
• Clergy Parsonage Allowance Guide (link to Pension Fund site)
• Clergy Retirement Planning Guide

En Español:

• La Carta de Llamado
• Mi Código de Ética Ministerial
• Perfil congregacional

If you need a printed copy, you may request copies from Warren Lynn.