Clergy Resources
Directories
Password Protected Clergy Directory (In order to protect the privacy of our clergy, all directory links will take you to public information only. Clergy will be provided with a password, upon request, to download more complete information. Should you need assistance, please contact the Diocesan Office at 601-948-5954 or email info@dioms.org.)
Supply List of Clergy & Supply Rates updated 01/23/2026
Clergy Coverage for Hospitals in the Jackson Area updated 02/05/2026
Clergy Resources & Forms
Licensed Clergy
Licensed Clergy Application Form (for Non-Canonical Clergy)
Licensed Clergy Renewal Form (for Non-Canonical Clergy)
Deacons
Annual Deacon's Report
Continuing Education
Proposal for Continuing Education Grant
Continuing Education Policy (CEU's)
Financial
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
Miscellaneous
Checklist of Deadlines 2026
Safety Resources
Safe Church Information
Background Check Policy & Authorization Form
Report of the Task Foce on Addressing Gun Violence and Security to the 194th Annual Council
Basic Considerations for Promoting Church Safety, October 2020
Theological Resources on the Topic of Gun Violence and Congregational Safety
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Clergy Manual
Section I - Directories
(In order to protect the privacy of our clergy, all directory links will take you to public information only. Clergy will be provided with a password, upon request, to download more complete information. Should you need assistance, please contact the Diocesan Office at 601-948-5954 or email info@dioms.org.)
Ministry Directory
Church Directory
Section II - The Diocese of Mississippi (Whole Section)
Diocesan Committee Descriptions
Map of Convocational Structure and Convocation Directory
Responsibilities and Roles of the Convocational Deans
Section III - Policies and Guidelines (Whole Section)
License to Serve Application Form
Renewal of License to Serve
Mississippi Marriage Laws and Responsibilities of the Clergy
Guidelines Concerning Remarriage
Canon 19 Application
Marriage Report-Wells
Rules of Procedure of the Standing Committee
Standing Committee Policy on Historic Landmark Designation
Clerical Sabbatical Leaves
Vocational Discernment Program
Continuing Education for Clergy
Informal MMR Procedure
Updating Personal Profiles
Physical Examination and Annual Consultation with the Bishop
Provisions for Annual Physical Examinations
Medical Tests for Annual Physical
Seminary Support
Use of Alcoholic Beverages at Church Functions
Parental Leave Policy
Policies & Procedures Concerning Sexual Exploitation
Prevention of Sexual Misconduct
Model Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth
Model Policies for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Procedure for Background Checks
Section IV - Diocesan Office Information (Whole Section)
Check List of Reports and Deadlines 2026
Episcopal Visitations
The Mississippi Episcopalian “How-tos"
The Mississippi Episcopalian Style Sheet
Section V - Financial Information (Whole Section)
Minimum Full-time Parochial Presbyter Support 2026
Certificate of Compensation Review
Denominational Health Plan Implementation - Summary
Medical Insurance 2026
Value of Life Insurance Over $50,000 Is Taxable
Audit Guidelines for Congregations
Clergy Discretionary Funds
Records Management
Section VI - Gray Center (Whole Section)
Section VII - Licensed Lay Ministries (Whole Section)
Preface
Categories of Licensed Lay Ministries
Annual Relicensing Requirements
Lay Eucharistic Visitors: Suggested Guidelines
Distribution of the Holy Eucharist by a Lay Eucharistic Visitor
How and Why to Use a Purificator: A Guide Eucharistic Ministers and Eucharistic Visitors
A Guide to Leading Daily Morning Prayer
Criteria for Convocational Lay Ministry Conference
Appendices
Enrollment Procedures
Applications
Application for a Diocesan Worship Leader License
Application for a Eucharistic Minister License
Application for a Eucharistic Visitor License
Application for a Congregational Lay Reader License
Renewal of Diocesan Worship Lay Reader License
Renewal of Lay Eucharistic Minister & Visitor Licenses
Approval of Renewal for Licensed Lay Ministries
Continuing Education Programs
Church Canons Relevant to Lay Ministers
References
Section VIII - Forms (Whole Section)
Proposal for Clergy Continuing Education Grant and Financial Statement
Credentials of Lay Delegates
Credentials of Youth Delegates
Delegation Change Form
Journal Additions and Corrections Form
Letter of Transfer
Vestry or Mission Committee Nominations
Certificate of Compensation Review
Report of Confirmations
Visitation Fact Sheet
Reimbursement Request Form (Diocesan Committees and Commissions)
Annual Deacon's Report
