ABCCONN’s Commission on the Ministry is the group which works with individuals seeking ordination or recognition of an ordination by another denomination. The COM also deals with issues of credentials for clergypersons within the region.
Documents Related to the Commission on the Ministry
- Code of Ethics
- Misconduct Self-Disclosure Form
- Ecclesiastical Process for a Review of Ministerial Standing
- Guidelines for Congregations Relating to Candidates for Ministry
- Policy Related to Questions of Fitness for Ministry 11-13-07
- Requirements for Ordination
- InCare Application
- Procedures for Ordination (the “Blue Book”)
- Baptist History Guided Self-Study
All CT In-Care participants are required to attend the Center for Career Development and the Ministry
30 Milton Street – Suite 107 Dedham, MA 02026 Rev. Maggie Lewis, Executive Director Telephone: 781-329-2100; Fax: 781-407-0955
E-mail: ccdmin@aol.com; Website: www.ccdmin.org
Cost of 2-day Candidate for Ordination program is $1850. MMBB pays $1000. ABCCONN pays $425. We recommend that the local church pay $425. This leaves, travel, lodging and meals for the candidate to pay. (The Center may be able to provide a list of inexpensive places for lodging.)