General Commission on the Order of Ministry for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – or “GCOM – was established in 1994 by the General Board. GCOM–
- Develops and recommends policies concerning the order of ministry (link to document below)
- Considers matters related to ministerial concerns such as standing, ordination and commissioning
- Gives counsel to and coordinates various ministerial services in general, regional and institutional ministries
- Is responsible for working in concert with ecumenical partners which hold responsibility for ministerial concerns