DCOM RESOURCES
The District Committee on Ministry (DCOM) operates under the Board of Ordained Ministry to support, interview, evaluate and recommend candidates for ministry at the local level. The DCOM is comprised of 12 persons, laity and clergy from the District, and the District Superintendent.
Resources for DCOM
- DCOM Handbook
- Candidacy Tracking Sheet
- Difference between Callings
- Service Hours Requirement
- Clergy Mentor Policy
- Clergy Mentors for Local Pastors
- Mentor Report
- Educational Requirements - United Methodist Church
- Educational Requirements - Susquehanna Annual Conference
- Psychological Examination Process
- Ballot Form
- Psychological Release of Information
- Psychological District Office Request (filled out by District Office at time Psychological is requested)
- Certified Lay Minister Candidate Checklist
Candidate Documents
- Susquehanna Clergy Profile Form
- Forms for Candidacy in the UMC
- Form 102: Biographical Information
- Form 103: Medical Report
- Form 104: Declaration of Candidacy
- Form 114: Candidates Disclosure Form
- Form 117: Church Support For Candidacy
- Veterans are required to submit a copy of DD-214 discharge papers.