This document, Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry, 2009, became the policy document for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada once the General Assembly adopted the document. It became effective on August 1, 2011.

Documents:

Directory of Recommended and Approved Educational and Formational Opportunities Primarily for Apprentice Track Candidates for Ordination
This document is a description of the proposed online system that is in development. The directory will be available in early 2012.

All documents are provided as Adobe PDF documents.

• Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Les Fondations Théologiques et les Politiques et Critères pour le Mandat du Ministère de l’Eglise Chrétienne (Disciples du Christ)
• Fundamentos Teológicos y Políticos y el Criterio para el Orden de Ministerio de la Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo)
• Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Korean

For use only by candidates coming Under Care prior to August 1, 2011:

• Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry

Handbook for Working with Candidates for Ordination

• Handbook for Working With Candidates for Ordination
• Criteria for Creating, Evaluating and Selecting Educational/Formational Opportunities for Candidates for Ordination
• Assessment Process Chart: Color | Black and White
• Appendix 1: Assessment Chart of Personal Qualifications for Ministry ( Word document)
• Appendix 2: Candidate Educational and Experiential History ( Word document)
  

En français

• Un Manuel pour travailler avec un candidat a l’ordination
• Critères pour la Création, l’évaluation, et la Sélection des Opportunités d’Education/Formation des Candidats à l’Ordination
• Procedure d’ Evaluation Recommandée: couleur | noir et blanc
• Annexe 1: Evaluation de la Croissance au Niveau des Qualifications Personnelles au Ministère du Candidat ( Word document)
• Annexe 2: Education et Expériences du Candidat ( Word document)

In Korean

• Handbook for Working With Candidates for Ordination
  
• Assessment Process Chart: Color | Black and White
• Appendix 1: Assessment Chart of Personal Qualifications for Ministry 
• Appendix 2: Candidate Educational and Experiential History
  

En español

• Una Guía para Trabajar con Candidatos para la Ordenación
• Criterios para Crear, Evaluar y Seleccionar Oportunidades Educativas/Formativas de los Candidatos para la Ordenación
• Proceso Recomendado para la Evaluación: color | blanco y negro
• Apéndice 1: Evaluación del Crecimiento en Calificaciones Personales del Candidato para el Ministerio ( Word document)
• Apéndice 2: Historial de Educación y Experiencia del Candidato ( Word document)

Building A Portfolio

For Apprentice Track candidates and/or non-transcript recorded courses

• Building a Portfolio
• Creando un Portafolio
• Building a Portfolio - Korean
• Assembler son Dossier

Regional Commissions on Ministry PowerPoint Presentation

This PowerPoint Presentation is intended for Regional Commissions on Ministry interpreting the new Policies and Criteria document and Ordination Handbook. Please review the "notes" section of each slide for more details on a particular item.

• Regional Commissions on Ministry PowerPoint
• Esta presentación PowerPoint es para las Comisiones Ministeriales del Oeste de las regiones WRIM
• Cette présentation powerpoint a été préparé pour les Commissions sur le Ministère de la région WRIM
• Regional Commissions on Ministry Presentation in Korean

FAQs Regarding Implementation of the New Ordering Document

• English Version
• Preguntas Frecuentes Sobre la Implementación del Nuevo Documento de Orden - Resolución #0922
• Questions et Reponses Concernant L’Accomplissement du Nouveau Document d’Ordination - Resolution #0922
• Korean Version

Learning Outcomes for Sixteen Areas of Ministerial Practice

• English Version
• Áreas de Competencia de la Comisión General de Ministerio
• Les Domaines de Compétences de la Commission Générale sur le Ministère
• Korean Version

Additional resources and information will be provided on this page as they become available. Please check back often for updates.