The Commission on Ministry assists the Bishop in development and affirmation of the ministry of all baptized persons.
Among the duties of the Commission is the design and oversight of the ongoing process for recruitment, discernment, formation for ministry and assessment of readiness for it. It is to support and nurture persons who have been accepted as Postulants for Holy Orders through the process towards ordination.
Commission members carry out broad responsibilities for lifting up the opportunities for ministry of the word in this Diocese and the world.
The Commission consists of the Bishop and 20 other members - 10 clergy who are entitled to vote at convention and 10 laypersons each of whom must be confirmed adult communicants in good standing of a congregation that is entitled to vote at convention.
Half of the Commissions members are elected by members of convention. The other half are appointed by the Bishop. The term of office is 5 years.
The Commission meets monthly at the Episcopal Church Center.