RCOM
(Regional Committee on Ministry)
2024 RCOM Team Members
The Regional Committee on the Ministry (RCOM) of the Great River Region (GRR) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) works with candidates for ministry and their sponsoring congregations or bodies to see that those who feel called into ministry are prepared and qualified to serve and have the skills, education and experience to equip them for relevant, fruitful ministry. RCOM works in accordance with the Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). RCOM acts on behalf of the GRR in matters pertaining to the care and nurture of ministerial candidates and certification for ordination, commissioning, and ministerial standing. This process is the joint responsibility of the candidate, congregation, and region, and therefore requires a willingness of all three partners to invest in the process.
Click here to read the Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Upcoming Meetings
February 13-14, 2025
Shrevport, Louisiana
June 11-12, 2025
TBA, Mississippi
October 8-9, 2024
Little Rock, Arkansas
Upcoming Trainings
Information on upcoming trainings will be listed below.
Disciples of Christ
History & Polity
Disciples History and Polity
Instructor: Rev. Jeff Gill
This course will present an overview of the history and practices of the Stone-Campbell movement as foundational to its current forms of Disciples worship, missions, and ministry: denominationally, ecumenically, and culturally.
*Please note this course week runs from Sunday-Thursday.
The online course is from March 3 – April 27, 2025. The price of the course is $100.
This is a course offered through a seminary. The Region does not have anything to do with this registration process.
For help, you may contact Leslie LeSieur
Senior Director, Phillips Center for Ministry and Lay Training
918.270.6471
Healthy Boundaries
A training was held in July of 2024. Stay tuned for the next regional training opportunity.
The Great River Region usually offers this once a year. A minimum five hour training is required for Standing purposes.
Required every five years
for Clergy Standing
Other Regional Offerings:
Northern Lights Region – November 16, 2024 (via Zoom) 9 am-3 pm PT – 6 hours Register Here
northernlightsdisciples.org/boundaries-arpr-training
Pro-Reconciliation/ Anti-Racism
A training was held in August of 2024. Stay tuned for the next regional training opportunity.
The Great River Region usually offers this once a year. A minimum five hour training is required for Standing purposes.
Required every five years
for Clergy Standing
Other Regional Offerings:
Florida Region – February 10, 2025
Registration Link: Not Available YET