Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. Through its Commission on Ministry, the diocese helps members determine the nature of their calling, and whether it is best pursued as a layperson or through ordination to the diaconate or priesthood. If you are exploring a call to ministry, whether lay or ordained, the Commission on Ministry is eager to work with you.
Are you interested in the Discernment Process? Here are a couple of helpful resources to get you started.
- Due Dates for COM Paperwork for 2023/2024
- Nuts and Bolts of the Application Process
- Recommended Reading
The Holy Order Process
There are 4 Major Steps in the Process of Discernment. To view each step, click the buttons below. To download the full Discernment Process Chart, click HERE
Application Forms
- Form 1 – Declaration of Intent
- Form 2 – Nomination of an Aspirant
- Form 3 – Waiver of Confidentiality
- Form 4 – HIPAA Release
- Form 5 – Application for Postulancy
- Form 6 – Candidacy Application
- Form 7 – Candidacy Reaffirmation
- Form 8 – Deacon Ordination Application
- Form 9 – Deacon Ordination Reaffirmation
- Form 10 – Priest Ordination Application
- Form 11 – Priest Ordination Reaffirmation
Additional Forms and Resources
- Medical Examination Form
- Life History Questionnaire
- Mental Health Evaluation Form for Doctor
- Behavioral Survey Questionnaire (BSQ)
- Deacons and the Diaconate
Those exploring a call to ordination, or working with a person in discernment, will find the most recent editions of the Guidebooks by the Commission on Ministry (COM) and all related forms posted below. To get in touch with the commission, please contact Janet Beason, COM Secretary.
Members
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall
Dr. Janet Beason, COM Secretary
The Rev. Canon Anita Braden
The Rev. Gerardo Brambilo
Dr. Nadine Cole
The Rev. John Caleb Collins
The Venerable Amy Bryan
The Rev. Peter Helman
The Rev. Canon Holly Herring
The Rev. Hunter Ruffin, COM co-chair
The Rev. Canon Chuck Milhoan
The Very Rev. Chad Sundin, COM co-chair
The Rev. Erika von Haaren
Forms updated February 9th, 2022