Clergy Manual
The Clergy Manual is a resource developed by the Christian Vocations Office that answers many of the commonly asked questions and links to resources for clergy in the diocese, or thinking of coming to this diocese.
If you don't find your question answered here, feel free to contact the Christian Vocations Office.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Status Changes
A. Letters Dimissory
The Incoming clergy is expected to have this transferred from the previous Diocese.
B. Change of Address Form for the Church Pension Fund
2. License to Officiate
A. Regular Parochial Clergy
B. Non-regular or non-parochial Clergy
3. Guidelines for Celebration of a New Ministry
4. Bishops' Visitation
A. Guidelines
5. Marriage
A. Ohio Minister Licensing Law
C. Application for Minister's License
D. Bishop's Guidelines for Marriage
6. Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church (Canons I.18 and I.19 Pertain to Marriage)
7. Lay Licenses
A. Worship Leader Training Manual
B. Request Form for Worship Leader Licenses
C. Eucharistic Visitor Training Manuel
D. Request Form for Eucharistic Visitor Licenses
8. Church Business
A. Business Requirements Timeline
B. Business Practice Guidelines
D. Joint Investment Fund
E. Application Requirements for Capital Loans and Grants
F. Parish Guidelines for Capital Loans and Grants
G. Application Form for Capital Loans and Grants
9. Safeguarding Our Children: Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse
10. Annual Convention
A. Certification Form for Lay Delegates
B. Certification Form for Special Youth Representative
11. List of Useful Websites
