Resources for the District Committee on Ordained Ministry (dCOM)
dCOM Resources
2025 Slides (pdf)
dCOM Handbook (pdf)
Behavioral Health Guidelines (pdf)
Become a Certified Candidate Checklist (pdf)
Certified Candidate Renewal Checklist (pdf)
Become a Licensed Local Pastor Checklist (pdf)
Become a Provisional Member Checklist (pdf)
Become an Associate Member Checklist (pdf)
Policy on Plagiarism & Citation Issues (pdf)
dCom by the Month (pdf)
Forms
Feedback Form (Word)
S/PRRC Recommendation Form
dCOM CLM Recommendation (Word)
Tools for Understanding Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements Worksheet
Seminaries approved by the University Senate (webpage)
Course of Study Book Listing (pdf)
Mentoring
Mentoring Training PowerPoint Slides
Annual Candidacy Mentor Report Form
Local Pastor Mentor Report
After the mentor completes the report form, it will be sent to the candidate or local pastor to approve and sign.
Criteria for Selecting Mentors
Mentor Guidebook
Mentor Training – February 10, 2026 via Zoom
Registration link