Commission on Ministry
The Commission on Ministry is the group concerned with vocational and ministry discernment, training for clergy, ministry to the retired clergy, clergy spouses, as well as applications for lay licensure in consultation with the bishop and the Commission on Christian Formation.
The Commission on Ministry (COM) works with the bishop and the Standing Committee under the provisions of Title III of the Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Canons of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina.
The Commission also provides funds for continuing education opportunities for clergy and lay persons. To request funding, please contact the Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades, including a description of how the money will be used, the date funding is needed, the amount of money needed, and how this opportunity will contribute to your ministry.
The Commission on Ministry (2024)
Term Ends 2024
The Rev. Dr. Anna Brawley, Chair of the COM - St. Mary's, Columbia
Dr. Norah Grimball - Trinity Cathedral, Columbia
Term Ends 2025
The Rev. Paul Abernathy - St. Matthew's, Spartanburg
The Rev. Deacon Dianna Deaderick - St. Martins-in-the-Fields, Columbia
Chris Lynn – Church of the Advent, Spartanburg
Term Ends 2026
The Rev. Raphiell Ashford - St. Luke's, Columbia
Dr. Norma Nesbitt Givens - Christ Church, Greenville
The Rev. Suz Cate - Holy Trinity, Clemson
Ex Officio
The Venerable Jane Rogers Wilson, Archdeacon
The Rev. Canon Stephen J. Rhoades, Canon to the Ordinary
