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Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry is the group concerned with Vocational and Ministry Discernment Program, training for clergy, ministry to the retired clergy, clergy spouses, as well as applications for lay licensure in consultation with the bishop and the Commission on Christian Formation.

The Commission on Ministry (COM) works with the bishop and the Standing Committee under the provisions of Title III of the Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Canons of the Diocese of Upper SC.

The Commission also provides funds for continuing education opportunities for clergy and lay persons. To request funding, please contact the Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades, including a description of how the money will be used, the date funding is needed, the amount of money needed, and how this opportunity will contribute to your ministry.


Commission on Ministry Committees

The Formation Faculty is comprised of qualified persons (lay and ordained) who mentor and provide formation resources for postulants and candidates for Holy Orders on an individual basis. This group provides certification to the COM regarding competency in the prescribed canonical areas of formation.

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Commissions Commission for Congregations Commission on Christian Formation Commission on Convocations Commission on the Diocese Commission on The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion Commission on Ministry Commission on Mission and International Concerns

Commission Chairs and Liaisons

Commission for Congregations
Chair: Mary Balfour Dunlap
Liaison: Canon d'Rue Hazel

Commission on Christian Formation
Chair: Danny Shelton
Liaison: Katelyn Kenney

Commission on Convocations
Chair: Catherine Tatem
Liaison: Courtney Thompson

Commission on the Diocese
Chair: Steve Johnson
Liaison: Canon d'Rue Hazel

Commission on The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion
Chair: Furman Buchanan
Liaison: Bishop-elect Daniel Richards

Commission on Ministry
Chair: Melissa Langford
Liaison: Bishop-elect Daniel Richards

Commission on Mission and International Concerns
Chair: Susan Hardaway



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Upper South Carolina

1115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tel: (803) 771-7800

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