Overview

The Commission on Ministry plays a central role in the life of the diocese by helping individuals discern and prepare for a call to ordained ministry, walking alongside candidates throughout their formation journey.

Resources:

• Process, Timeline and Benchmarks for those Discerning a Call to the Diaconate
• Process, Timeline and Benchmarks for those Discerning a Call to the Priesthood
• Process, Timeline and Benchmarks for the Reception of Previously Ordained Clergy

Responsibilities

The Commission manages the diocese's ordination process. Its members meet with individuals who sense God calling them to holy orders and accompany them through key stages of discernment and formation.

As an advisory body, the Commission counsels the Bishop on candidates discerning a call and evaluates their readiness as they approach ordination.

Membership

Unlike bodies whose members are elected by Convention, members of the Commission on Ministry are nominated by the Bishop and confirmed by Convention, working directly under the Bishop's direction. Members serve for one Convention year and include at least four clergy canonically resident in the diocese and at least four lay members who are confirmed adult communicants in good standing residing within the diocese.

Current Members

The Rev. Maxine Barnett

Chair

The Very Rev. Kevin Morris

Dr. Lena Mullings

The Very Rev. Cn. Daniel Ade

The Rev. Joseph Cundiff

The Rev. Jimmie Sue Deppe

The Rev. Dn. Susan Ellinghaus

Jennifer Florez

The Rev. Dn. Denise Galloway

The Rev. Andrew Garnett

Sharon Hunter

Beverly James

The Rev. Carlos Rendón

The Rev. Bo Reynolds

Core

The Rev. Stephen Tamke

Sharon Tucker

The Rev. Dn. Robert J. White

Léon M. Willis II

How to Get Involved

If you are wondering whether God is calling you to ordained ministry, start by speaking with your rector or vicar. If you are interested in serving on the Commission itself, please contact the Bishop's office.