This commission was formed in April 2010. Earlier that year, a committee was appointed to recommend how congregational needs would be met when the Parish Assistance program ended in June 2010. The committee looked at all options for serving congregations, including the establishment of a new commission with newly defined responsibilities. The committee brought its recommendations to the Conference of Presidents in April 2010.

The Conference of Presidents, following the recommendations of this committee, formed the Commission for Congregational Counseling and appointed Rev. Jon Hein as chairman. The commission provides short-term assessment and advice to congregations seeking to identify ways to improve their ministry.