This list of resources is for use by diocesan clergy. Resources are listed alphabetically by subject. All liturgical resources are offered in Word or PDF format (for editing purposes).
If you are looking for information not included in this list, please contact The Rev. Canon Doris Westfall or executive assistant Jillian Smith. If you find outdated information, bad links, or have resources you would like included in this list, please contact communications@diocesemo.org.
Background Check Application Form
Background Check Application - Protect My Ministry - Fillable
Safety Recommendations for Communities of Faith
We cannot predict when or where threats to the safety and security of our communities of faith will occur. However, we can be prepared to respond to the potential hazards intentionally rather than impulsively. - Bishop Deon Johnson
Create A Safe Church Resource Guide
Clergy Norms and Expectations
Resources
- A Customary for Deacons
- Diocesan-Record-of-Confirmation-and-Baptism-revised-May-2021
- Deacons-Customary-revised-2020
- Diocesan-Record-of-Confirmation-and-Baptism-revised-May-2021
- Holy-Baptism-instruction
- Land Acknowledgement
- Licensed-Ministries-Diocese-Missouri-2008
- Liturgies from Bishop Deon Johnson
- Prayer Cycle
- 2024 Fall Clergy Retreat Resources
- Presentation-Clergy-Conference-Sept.-2021-Gayle-Fisher-Stewart
- Presentation-enneagram-handouts Marty Chapman
- Presentation-Fresh-from-the-Field-ld-slideshow.Gary-Lesesne.pdf
- Presentation-Reclaiming-Stewardship-01-25-23 Joe-Merlino.pdf
- Presentation-Vitality-Commitments-Greg-Loya-11-16-22
- Presentation: Pastoral-Care-for-Domestic-Violence-Valori-Mulvey-Sherer-11-17-21