Commission On Ministry (COM)

“We are looking for people who are leaders, filled with a passion for the words, ministry and actions, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are looking for people who understand that their primary responsibility as a leader of a community of faith will be embodying the Gospel in the world outside our church doors and seeking and forming other leaders to embody this Gospel.”

-The Rt. Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry

COM Process & Resources

Please note: All documentation should be submitted to the Commission on Ministry email at com@edomi.org 

Process

• KEY DATES for COM 2025-26
• New Process Presentation
• EDOMI Process Overview & Flowchart
• COM Q&A Video Recording – 6/4/21
• Chaplaincy Ministries Introductory Guidelines

Competencies

• A Competency-Based Approach to the Process of Ordination – Slide Presentation
• Competencies for The Ordination Process

Inquirer Packet

• Inquirer Packet Presentation – 2/10/21
• I-1 Applicant Inquirer Letter
• I-2 Clergy Sponsor Inquirer Letter
• Resource: Community Discernment Committee Process & Materials

Nominee Packet
Nominee packets are accepted on a rolling basis, and are due no later than January 15th for those looking to attend the spring postulancy weekend and August 15th for those looking to attend the fall postulancy weekend

• • • N-1 Personal Information Form
    •  N-2 Rector or Priest-in-Charge Letter of Support
    • N-3 Nominee Packet Essay Questions
    • Sample Community Discernment Committee Recommendation Letter

Postulancy Packet

• Instructions for Background Check Physical and Psychological
• P-1-Application-for-Postulancy Priesthood
• P-1a Application for Postulancy Diaconate
• P-2 Congregational Endorsement Postulant Priesthood
• P-2a Congregational Endorsement Postulant Diaconate
• P-3 Medical Evaluation Form
• P-4 Authorization to Release Information Form
• P-5 Background Check Form
• Resource: Postulancy Interview Questions 2022

Candidacy Packet
Spring 2026 candidacy packets are due March 31

• C-1 Application for Candidacy for Ordination to the Diaconate
• C-1a Application for Candidacy for Ordination to Priesthood
• C-2 Congregational Endorsement for Application as Candidate for Diaconate
• C-2a Congregational Endorsement for Application as Candidate for Priesthood
• C-2 Candidacy Packet Essay Question (update coming)
• Resource: Candidacy Day Interview Questions

Diaconate Packet
Application packets are due September 1st for November ordinations and March 31st for June ordinations

• D-1 Application for Ordination to the Diaconate
• D-2 Congregational Endorsement for Application for Ordination to the Diaconate
• TD-1 Application for Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
• TD-2 Congregational Endorsement for the Application for Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Priesthood Packet

• PH-1 Application for Priesthood
• PH-2 Congregational Endorsement for Application for Ordination for the Priesthood

Formation and Field Education Materials

• Formation Guide
• Formation Plan Worksheet – Priest
• Formation Plan Worksheet – Deacon
• Field Education Expectations
• Field Education Covenant (for local field placement)
• Form: Field Education Supervisor Evaluation Guidelines
  
• Form: Field Education Supervisor Evaluation Mid-Year
• Ember Day Letter Guidelines
• Seminarian Scholarship Request 25-26
• Preaching Feedback Form 

To submit a packet:

• Please send all documentation via the Commission on Ministry email: com@edomi.org 
• Each packet that is emailed should include all required documents in one email.
• The Subject Line of the email should state “Inquirer Packet” or “Nominee Packet.”

More resources and forms are being developed, so stay tuned! All COM documents will be posted here as they become available.