Office of Christian Vocation/Search & Call

Welcome! This page is for clergy who are seeking a call to a ministry setting in the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) Capital Area Region. You will find here information about fulfilling your call from God in our Region, as well as about the processes and policies of our Region to help guide you along that path.

If you have questions, please contact the Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Marcus Leathers via e-mail.

DHM Search and call and Minister’s Directory

For Congregations Seeking or Seeking to support their pastors

Welcome! These resources are for Capital Area Region congregations seeking to call clergy. Included here is information about the processes and policies of our Region to help guide congregations along that path.

If you have questions, please contact the Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Marcus Leathers via e-mail.

Resources For Search & Call            

Resources found on the link above include:

  • Beginning A Pastoral Ministry

  • Closing A Pastoral Ministry

  • Congregational Profile Form

  • Ethical Guidelines for Congregational Conduct

  • Instructions for Completing the Congregational Profile

  • Clergy Background Check — How To Read

  • Initial and Annual Letters of Call

  • Ministerial Code of Ethics

  • Ordination Service Guidelines

  • Pastoral Relations Committee Guide

  • Sabbatical Guidelines

  • Theological Foundations for Ministry document