Introduction to Search and Call
The Office of Search and Call serves ministers, congregations, and regions in the important process of searching and calling ministers to a variety of positions across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The office supports and facilitates this process by adhering to the policies and guidelines established by the General Commission on the Order of Ministry (GCOM), managing the software and clergy records, and ensuring confidential, accurate, and prompt distribution of information. The Office of Search and Call works in collaboration with GCOM, the College of Regional Ministers, and regional office staff.
The office uses a web-based system for the purposes of maintaining clergy records, sharing ministerial positions, endorsing specialized ministries, and annual reports.
The following link can help familiarize your with the Web-based Ministerial Profile System (Web MinPro) for use in the Search and Call process of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Click here to read the Overview of Search and Call System
Ministers Directory
The Ministers’ Directory is the official repository of clergy data for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. The Directory works in collaboration with regional offices to administer, maintain, and ensure the most accurate and updated listing. Regions report annually to Ministers’ Directory from December 1st through February 28. The Directory communicates with ALEX – the current database of congregations and congregational statistics managed by OGMP.
Click any of the boxes below to see the official codes for each classification.
A Associate Minister
C-A Armed Services Chaplain (GCOM Standing)
C-F Federal Chaplain (Full Time – GCOM Standing)
C-N Non-Federal Chaplain (Regional Standing)
CE Christian Educator
CM Campus Minister
D Disciples Minister serving a non-Disciples congregation
DU Disciples Minister with UCC Standing serving a UCC Congregation
EM Minister employed by a national ecumenical organization
ER Minister employed by a regional ecumenical organization
G Minister employed by a general manifestation – GCOM Standing
GU Disciples general ministry minister with UCC Standing
HE Minister employed by Higher Education
I Interim, Transitional, or temporary ministry position
M Global Missionary – GCOM Standing
MC Minister of Counseling
MM Minister of Music
NP Non-Parish minister
OP Other employment
P Pastor of a recognized congregation
R-a Retired active minister
R-i Retired inactive minister
RG Senior Regional Minister – GCOM Standing
RM Regional Minister other than RG – Standing with region
SA Student Associate Minister
SC Student Chaplain
SP Student Pastor (local congregation position)
SZ Ordained minister returning to school for a limited time or Ordained student not presently employed in ministry
UC UCC General Minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Standing
UD Qualified UCC Ordained Ministerial Partner with Disciples Standing serving a Disciples Congregation
*GCOM = General Commission on Ministry, as different from a Regional Commission on Ministry
AF African American
AS Asian
E European Descent
HA Haitian
HI Hispanic
M Middle Eastern
N Native American/First Nations
O Other
P Pacific Islander
P Pastor
CP Co-Pastor
IM Interim Ministry
A Associate Minister
GR General/Regional Ministry
EM Ecumenical Ministry
MS Spiritual Direction
CE Christian Education
MM Music Ministry
YM Youth Ministry
CM Campus Ministry
M Missionary
C Chaplaincy
PC Pastoral Counseling
