Continuing Education

Requirements to Maintain Standing

Regional Policy (Updated 3/9/2026) The Commission on Clergy establishes the requirements for continuing education by all clergy seeking “active clergy standing,” in the Christian Church in Oklahoma (Disciples of Christ). Realizing that ministry takes place in a rapidly changing world, the purpose of continuing education is to strengthen ministerial leadership in both familiar and challenging new ways. So that it may be genuinely helpful, “continuing education” is to be interpreted broadly.

Click here to read the full policy.

Denomination Events
Regional Assembly Workshop
Empower & Equip Workshop
Healthy Boundaries Training
PRAR Training
Area Clergy Workshop
General Assembly
Convocation
Pension Fund
PTS Remind & Renew
Brite Ministers Week
Other

Higher Education Events
CMLT Course – 4 hrs per course
Seminary Course – 4 hrs per course
Doctoral Project – Maximum 8 hrs
Chaplaincy CEUs – Maximum 8 hrs
Other

Self-Study (maximum 8 hrs)
Books
Personal Retreat
Other

Other Events
Webinar
Conference

Healthy Boundaries Training

The Commission on Clergy establishes the policy for Healthy Boundaries training. Effective 1/1/2025 in Oklahoma, clergy are required to complete a Healthy Boundaries seminar or its equivalent every five years. The purpose of this training is to equip clergy and staff to understand the importance of healthy boundaries in ministry and to critically discern the complexities of boundaries in pastoral relationships. Click here to read the full policy.

PRAR Training

The Commission on Clergy voted in 2019 to require all active and retired-active clergy to attend a Pro-Reconciliation Anti-Racism (PRAR) training session for standing. Training schedules are pending.

Healthy Boundaries Workshops

The Commission on Clergy has approved these Healthy Boundaries workshops offered by other Regions as meeting the requirements for Oklahoma clergy. If you learn of other boundaries training opportunities, please contact the Regional Minister to determine if it meets the requirements.

Date

10/1/2026

Platform

Online

Region

Capital Area

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Clergy Ethics/Healthy Boundaries

Pro-Reconciliation / Anti-Racism Workshops

The Commission on Clergy has approved these workshops offered by other Regions as meeting the requirements for Oklahoma clergy. If you learn of other boundaries training opportunities, please contact the Regional Minister to determine if it meets the requirements.