Ordained Ministry
The Committee on Ordained Ministry (commonly referred to simply as “the COM”) assists the bishop in recruiting and selecting persons for the diaconate and priesthood. It guides and examines individuals through several stages in the ordination process, specifically the steps leading to postulancy, candidacy, and the transitional diaconate, if the person is a candidate for priesthood.
The Committee consists of nine members, five clergy and four laity, who are appointed by the bishop for staggered, three year terms. It is one of three canonically mandated committees of the Commission for Development and Nurture of Ministry.
Background to the new discernment process
After General Convention 2009, the COM has reviewed our ordained ministry process. The following pages, and the document to the left, are an overview of a revised process that implements Title III canonical revisions in light of our diocesan identity and mission.
For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. .