Interested in Ministry as a Vocation?
If you are considering entering into the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Oklahoma region, please contact the Regional Minister to discuss the process and requirements for either Ordination or Commissioning. This important step can provide you with the proper counsel to obtain a greater understanding of the differences in these types of ministry and the journey to fulfill your call.
CONTACT
Rev. Randy Kuss, Interim Regional Minister
Our Identity
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.
-Disciples of Christ identity statement
Ordained & Commissioned Ministry
The Journey Toward the Order of Ministry
A document detailing the journey to ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma.
Download (Updated 05-03-21)
Application for The Order of Ministry for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma
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Download Paper Form
Ministerial Code of Ethics
Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Ordering of Ministry
Commission on Clergy Policy & Procedures for Responding to Clergy Misconduct
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Incare Documents
The following resources are available for download for students preparing for Incare interviews. Please refer to the Incare Handbook of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma for instructions.
Incare Handbook of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma (Updated 10-11-21)
Appendix One – Personal Qualifications for Ministry
Appendix Two – Ministry Competency Areas
Appendix Three – Journey Towards Ministry Plan (updated 10-11-21)
Disciples of Christ Identity Statement and Principles
Theological Foundations for the Ordering of Ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Transfer of Ministerial Credentials
There are two types of transfer of ministerial credentials.
Type I addresses the transfer of standing for a minister in the Disciples of Christ or United Church of Christ who has current standing in another Region and has accepted a call to a ministry in the Oklahoma Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Type II addresses the situation when a minister, commissioned or ordained by another denomination, wishes to transfer credentials to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Please refer to the Procedure for Transfer of Ministerial Credentials. Questions may be addressed to Oklahoma Interim Regional Minister Rev. Randy Kuss.
Is seminary in your future?
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
The Center for Ministry and Lay Training at Phillips Seminary provides an online, foundational curriculum of education and ministry formation. It culminates in earning a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry.
For more information, contact the Senior Director Leslie LeSieur, by email, [email protected]; or by phone at 918.270.6471.
