Standing is a term that is similar to authorization for clergy in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Literally, it means that the Church "stands with you" and confirms that clergy have met the qualifications to serve as commissioned or ordained ministers.   

 

• TFPCOM - the document that governs processes and policies for clergy standing

  • English version  

  • Spanish version                
     

• Clergy Helps Manual 2024 Edition - contains an overview of all the material below in one place. Click here. 
   

• Standing Renewal - Every year clergy serving in our Greater Kansas City Region renew their standing.  Renewal includes recommitting to the Ministerial Code of Ethics, and assuring training on Healthy Boundaries and Anti-racism has been refreshed every three years. 

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• Exemption - If you would like to apply for a permanent exemption to Standing Renewal, Click here

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2026 Renewal

      Standing Renewal for 2026 is completed.  

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      If you have questions regarding the 2026 Standing Renewal, please fill out the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of this page.

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Other Clergy Forms & Resources

 

To receive a current copy of PULPIT SUPPLY, or to be added to PULPIT SUPPLY, please fill out the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of this page.​

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• SEARCH AND CALL INFORMATION
   

• CHAPLAIN & SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES

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• THE ORDER OF MINISTRY APPLICATION FORM COMMISSIONED MINISTRY
   

• APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF STANDING

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Courses that Qualify for Standing Renewal:

 

On-line Training for both Healthy Boundaries and AR/PR

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• Convergence Courses

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• Lewis Center for Church Leadership
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• Tennessee Disciples - Clergy Training​​
   

• All DOC Regions' online courses are open to clergy.  Click here for a list of Region websites.
   

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HEALTHY BOUNDARIES

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• Safe Gatherings

  • To enroll you must enter Kansas for the state (even if your congregation is in Missouri), and for Organization enter Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City.

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Healthy Boundaries offered by other regions

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• SW Christian Church Region - Healthy Boundaries, multiple 2026 dates 2026 On-line training

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ANTI-RACISM/PRO-RECONCILIATION (ARPR)

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• Ongoing, regular, meaningful participation in one of the area racial justice advocacy/activist groups also meets the criteria.  If you are participating this way, please contact the Regional office at office@kcdisciples.org and provide the name/email for the organization's director.  The director will be contacted and asked to complete a brief survey confirming participation.​

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• Reconciliation Ministry for the Christian Church Disciples of Christ request for training here
   

AR/PR offered by other regions​
 

• ​CC of Florida, on-line training Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.​

  • Pre-Reading Required:  "The Racial Healing Handbook", by Anneliese A. Singh, PhD, LPC available at: Amazon.com

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• SW Christian Church Region - AR/PR, multiple 2026 dates Online Training

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AR/PR Book Review

         The Greater Kansas City Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry accepts book reports on the following books to fulfil           this requirement. 
 

• The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee 

• Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

• Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

• The World is About to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith by Rick Rouse and Paul Ingram ​

• Beyond Racial Division by George Yancey

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Once you have read the book, please submit and write a brief reflection paper that addresses these questions: 

• What will I remember?

• Why is this important to me?

• What will I do with this information and its impact on me that will make a positive difference in correcting racism and oppression in my area of influence?

 

Please email your completed report to Standing Commission Chair Rev. Mark Harmon at m_e_harmon@hotmail.com and the Regional Office at office@kcdisciples.org

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Our Regional Commission on the Order of ministry accepts courses, workshops and classes offered by government and other agencies or businesses that offer Healthy Boundaries continuing education.  Contact our Regional Ministry staff to confer about training that you have recently completed.