Completing the Clergy Ethics Training at least once every three years is a vital part of maintaining your standing with the Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
These educational events provide opportunities to refresh your knowledge on continuing ethical issues and learn new information about hot topics such as social media ethics, financial ethics and other 21st century issues. You may also learn self-care tips to prevent burn-out and keep the minister and congregation healthy.
For clergy entering the Search and Call system, completion of at least one course every three years is required to obtain a letter of reference or verify good standing from the any of the Regional Ministers.
Ethics Documents
Clergy Ethics Policy and Procedures
Ministerial Code of Ethics
Course Options
Ethics Registration
Racial Justice and the Role of the Community Church
Saturday, January 9, 2021 Virtual with Zoom
Sponsored by the School for Ministry
Satisfies Clergy Ethics Training Requirement
Clergy Ethics Dates for 2021. All offerings are from 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Healthy Boundaries 101
Thursday, October 7, 2021 Virtual with Zoom.
Rev. Angee Jordan Byrd, Rev. Dr. Tom Yang and Rev. Katherine Ball Facilitators
Healthy Boundaries 201
Saturday April 24, 2021 Virtual with Zoom.
Rev. Eli Rolon, Rev. Rebecca Kirby, Rev. Dee Ann Woods
UCC Course Options
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Lexington Theological Seminary
LTS Online Schedule
Register for LTS Classes
Clergy Wellness
Boundaries Training
- February 15 – 27, 2021
REGISTER BY JANUARY 4, 2021 - Auditing Costs for this course:
Application fee is $25.
Tuition is $30 for DOC Clergy
Technology fee is $30. - For Credit Costs for this course
$65 application fee
$120 tuition (Non-Disciples pay 2x tuition).
$30 technology fee
The Church’s Challenge to Become Antiracist: From Theory to Action
Advanced Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Training
- May 3 – 15, 2021
REGISTER BY MARCH 15, 2021
Details Coming - Auditing Costs for this course:
Application fee is $25.
Tuition is $30 for DOC Clergy
Technology fee is $30. - For Credit Costs for this course
$65 application fee
$120 tuition (Non-Disciples pay 2x tuition).
$30 technology fee
History & Polity Registering Now
If you need a Disciples History and Polity course for the Commission on Ministry, NOW is the time to apply! Lexington Theological Seminary offers History & Polity twice per year (May and November) and registration is now open for May. You need to be admitted as either an Auditor or Special Student (check with the Commission on Ministry to determine which) before you can register. This 4-week online course allows you to complete the course without a trip to Lexington. The course allows you to study at any time of the day – when it is convenient for you! Auditors are welcome to apply with the short Application to Audit form found here. Special Students will need to use the longer application, submit transcripts and provide 1 letter of recommendation. All students Under Care of the Region can take the class for $240 (50% scholarship). For more information, contact Erin Cash, Director of Admissions at [email protected] or (859) 280-1249. Don’t wait! This course fills up quickly!
