COM Overview

COMMISSION ON MINISTRY: OVERVIEW

(Updated 11/14/2023)

The Commission on Ministry (COM) functions as an advisory body to the Bishop in matters related to ministry discernment and formation, for both lay and ordained ministries.

The focus is on leader formation (e.g.: ordained leader formation, Lay Leader Training, licensed ministries, clergy retreats, continuing education, discernment, spiritual gifts, support of local formation/education, EfM, Safe Church Training, Anti-Racism Training).

Commission Members

The Commission on Ministry consists of four clergy members and four lay members, each serving for a four-year term. Members are appointed by the Bishop, with the appointments being confirmed by the Convention at its Annual Meeting each Fall.

The Rev. Charles Browning- Clergy At-Large - 2024 (St. Mary's, O'ahu) Chair
The Rev. Alberta Buller - Clergy At-Large - 2026 (Holy Apostles, Hawaii Island)
Ms. Lisa DeLong- Lay at-Large - 2025 (St. Christopher's, O‘ahu)
Ms. Shari Lynn - Lay At-Large - 2024 (Grace, Moloka‘i)
Mr. Lindbergh "Lindy" Marzo - Lay At-Large 2027 (Holy Apostles, Hawai'i Island)
The Rev. Katlin McCallister - Clergy At-Large 2025 (Holy Apostles, Hawai'i Island)
Ms. Terry-Ann Moses - Lay At-Large 2026 (All Saints', Kaua‘i)
The Rev. Canon Heather Patton-Graham - Clergy At-Large - 2027 (Cathedral of St. Andrew, O'ahu)

Links to the Commission's Ministries

Information pertaining to this Commission's work may be found on the following pages: