It is important that those who are to be ordained as ministers of the Word and Sacrament receive full preparation for their task under the direction of the presbytery. For this purpose, a presbytery shall enter into covenant relationship with those preparing to become ministers of the Word and Sacrament and with their sessions and congregations. This relationship shall be divided into the two phases of inquiry and candidacy.
G-2.0605 Oversight During the phases of inquiry and candidacy the individual continues to be an active member of his or her congregation and subject to the concern and discipline of the session. In matters relating to preparation for ministry, the individual is subject to the oversight of the presbytery within the context of their covenant relationship.
Chair, Rev. Dr. Ruben Rosario-Rodriguez
Church Affiliation: Member at Large; Clarence Louis and Helen Steber Professor of Theological Studies; Director, Masters Programs; Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University
Additional Commission Members Include:
Class of 2025
- Lawson Calhoun, Ruling Elder, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Saint Louis, Missouri
- Rev. Dr. Barbara Willock, Teaching Elder, Parish Associate, Second Presbyterian Church, Saint Louis, Missouri
- Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, Teach Elder, Honorably Retired, Member at Large
Class of 2026
- Rev. Zach Lysdahl, Teaching Elder, First United Presbyterian Church, Collinsville, Illinois
- Rev. MP Panco, Teaching Elder, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Ballwin, Missouri
- Rev. Dr. Clint McCann, Teaching Elder, Professor at Eden Theological Seminary
Class of 2027
- Rev. Shana Vernon, Teaching Elder, Chaplain, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Rev. Karl Hauser, Teaching Elder, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Crestwood, Missouri