Welcome to the

Rocky Mountain Conference

of the United Church of Christ

Conference Wide Committee on Ministry (CWCOM)

The Conference Wide Committee on Ministry (CWCOM) is RMC’s governing body for handling all ministry-related matters. If you are relatively new to ministry or new to the RMC, this page has resources for you. If you are already a RMC pastor, this page also has resources for you.

The CWCOM is divided into 3 subcommittees, and each of them handles different ministry matters. Below, you can find descriptions of each subcommittee, along with contact information for subcommittee co-chairs, and links to each sub-committee page, which will contain resources relevant to your needs. Please note that all of these committees are run and chaired by volunteers. It may take us a bit longer than usual to reply to your inquiries, but we will do our best to be in-touch in a timely manner.

  • Formation and Authorization Subcommittee (FAS): The FAS subcommittee works primarily with individuals and churches who are new to the RMC. Please visit the FAS page if you’re interested in any of the following:
    • pursuing ordination in the UCC;
    • if you are already in the ordination process as a Member in Discernment (MID);
    • transferring your ordination status to the UCC from a different denomination (known also as Privilege of Call);
    • seeking Dual Standing (an ordination status in the UCC that is concurrent with ordination in a different denomination);
    • becoming an ordained ministerial partner;
    • becoming a UCC church.

The co-chair of the Formation and Authorization Subcommittee (FAS) is currently vacant. Please email fas@rmcucc.org to contact the entire FAS subcommittee.

  • Supportive Oversight Subcommittee (SOS): The SOS subcommittee handles all matters pertaining to clergy who already have standing in the RMC. Please visit the SOS page if you are interested in any of the following:
    • Transferring your standing into or out of the Rocky Mountain Conference
    • Situational support
    • Periodic review
    • Covenants
    • Clergy requirements

Co-Chairs of the Supportive and Oversight Subcommittee (SOS) are John Leland Berg and Kelli K. Parrish Lucas who can be reached at cochairsos@rmcucc.org

  • Accountability Subcommittee (ACS): The ACS handles all accountability and oversight matters. Please visit the ACS page to find more information about Annual Reviews and Fitness Reviews. Co-Chairs of the Accountability Subcommittee (ACS) Ronda Connaway and John Rostykus who can be reached at cochairac@rmcucc.org