Clergy Standing
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.
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TFPCOM - the document that governs processes and policies for clergy standing
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Clergy Helps Manual 2024 Edition - contains an overview of all the material below in one place. Click here.
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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.
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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.
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Click here to see the 2023 video about how to begin or update your online Regional Profile.
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Renewal Methods
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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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Online Courses that Qualify for Standing Renewal:
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HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
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Any Region's online courses are open to clergy. Click here for a list of Region websites.
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Healthy Boundaries 201 for those who have taken 101
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August 23, 2025 on Zoom ​
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September 20, 2025 on Zoom
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CHOICES FOR ABUNDANT LIVING: An Ethics Training Course For Clergy
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Friday, August 22, 5:30 pm—9:00 pm “Train the Trainer” For those interested in becoming a trainer
Saturday, August 23, 9:00 am—3:30 p.m. “Ethics Boundary Training”​ -
First Christian Church 1880 SW Gage, Topeka, Kansas
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ANTI-RACISM
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2025 Pro-Reconciliation training ​​
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October 18, on Zoom
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Reconciliation Ministry for the Christian Church Disciples of Christ request for training- here.
From the Nebraska Region:
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Online training offered in Spanish
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September 20, on Zoom
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November 15, on Zoom ​
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September 12 and 13th ​
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$20 registration fee includes lunch and all materials
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Books
The Greater Kansas City Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry accepts book reports on the following books to fulfil this requirement.
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The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee
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Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
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The World is About to Turn: Mending a Nation’s Broken Faith by Rick Rouse and Paul Ingram
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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:
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What will I remember?
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Why is this important to me?
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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?
Once this paper is completed, please send it to:
Standing Commission Chair Rev. Mark Harmon and the Regional Office
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Our Regional Commission on the Order of 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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