Ministry Accreditation Renewal

Ministry Accreditation is an initiative to help create public confidence in the character, calling and competence of Churches of Christ ministers and chaplains. It is also a means by which the Association can serve elders/boards in the appointment, accountability and support of ministry and chaplaincy staff. Ministry Accreditation is renewable every three years. It is important that your accreditation with COCWA remains valid and up to date, particularly if you are a registered celebrant. Please complete all components of this form so we can process your renewal.

Please read the following carefully before signing:
As a Minister/Chaplain as understood within the Professional and Ethical Standards of Ministry Applicable to Ministers of Churches of Christ and the related Procedure for Investigating Complaints of Serious Misconduct, do accept and agree to be bound by these documents. In the event that a complaint is laid against me, I give consent to the procedure outlined in the documents being followed and agree that I will cooperate with any investigation by the Ministry Ethics Group that is set up in accordance with said procedure, and that I will attend and take part in any rehabilitation process recommended. I understand that disciplinary measures and legal steps will be taken by the church if I am found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct. This will include reporting to the relevant authorities. I have never been disqualified or dis-endorsed as a leader and I have not done anything likely to reflect adversely on my character or whether I am a fit and proper person. I am not aware of any matter or circumstance that might affect my suitability to be appointed as a leader. I consent to [Church Name] and/or Churches of Christ in Western Australia Inc. making inquiries of, and exchanging information with, other internal and external organisations as to whether any matter in respect of alleged misconduct relates to me. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge all information submitted by me in this statement is true. I understand that any significant inaccuracies in, or omission from, this documentation may be cause for my not being accredited as a Minister/Chaplain in Churches of Christ.