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                

• First Application - this digital kit contains an explanation of how to apply for standing and includes the application form

• Standing Renewal - Every year clergy serving in our Greater Kansas City Region apply to renew their standing.  Before we apply, we make sure that we are current in our required continuing education.  We all participate in learning experiences described later in this document focusing on Healthy Boundaries and Anti-racism every three years. 

  • Use your online Regional profile to update your information,  document your continuing education, and check the boxes indicating that you are applying for standing renewal.

Standing and Other Important Clergy Resources & Documents

                              2 Renewal Forms both Online and Manual Methods

                               Next Annual Renewal Due Date: October 15, 2024

• Regular USPS Mail-in Process: (Please contact office@kcdisciples.org to advise mail option was chosen) Next step would be to (Click Here) Print, fill out the form and mail to: 9401 JOHNSON DRIVE MERRIAM KANSAS 66203. Our office will email you a scanned copy once the renewal form has been received. 

• (ONLINE RENEWAL FORM) DIRECT LINK TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION

 

Other Clergy Forms & Resources Below 

• Ordination Process & Application for Candidacy to become or Be Recognized as an
  ordained Minister in the CC (DOC): https://files.constantcontact.com/ea43e848501/f36aae56-97af-40ca-838b-65d2a93194fd.pdf

• SEARCH AND CALL INFORMATION

• CHAPLAIN & SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES

• APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM ANNUAL STANDING RENEWAL