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 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.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2023  VIDEO ABOUT HOW TO BEGIN OR UPDATE YOUR ONLINE REGIONAL PROFILE

Standing and Other Important Clergy Resources & Documents

  

2 Renewal Form Methods:

Online Option #1: http://tinyurl.com/GKCDoCStanding  (Preferred)

Manual Form/Mailing Option #2: Click Here to Print

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• 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. 

 

Other Clergy Forms & Resources Below 

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• SEARCH AND CALL INFORMATION

• CHAPLAIN & SPECIALIZED MINISTRIES

• APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM ANNUAL STANDING RENEWAL

• THE ORDER OF MINISTRY APPLICATION FORM COMMISSIONED MINISTRY

• APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM ANNUAL STANDING RENEWAL

• APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF STANDING

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Online Courses that Qualify for Standing Renewal:

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HEALTHY BOUNDARIES

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• (Any Region's online courses open to clergy outside our Region.  Click here for a list of Region websites.)

• Safe Gatherings - online

• Lewis Center for Church Leadership

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ANTI-RACISM

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New courses for 2025 have not been set up within our Region but check with neighboring Regions here for in-person and online offerings

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

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

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