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ORDINATION COURSES

ORDINATION

Ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, set apart, and elevated from the laity class to the clergy for sacramental ministry, which includes preaching, baptism, and communion. They are also authorized to perform various religious rites and ceremonies, such as Weddings and Funerals,​

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Old Testament

  • New Testament 

  • Theology 

  • Church History

  • Christian Worship

  • Preaching

  • Pastoral Care

  • Ministerial Ethics

Ready To Apply?

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

Ordained Minister(Apply)

Requirements

01.

Apply

Use the button to submit your online application.

APPLICATION

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

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Requirements

02.

Interview

After your application is approved you will need to complete an interview.

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Use the button to schedule your interview.

SCHEDULE

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

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Requirements

03.

Education

Ordination requires academic preparation.

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Use the button below to describe the training you have completed or request information about the training we offer.

EDUCATION FORM

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

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Requirements

04.

Background Check

Ministry requires the minister to be above reproach.

The Council uses a Background Check as one way to ensure this standard.

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Background Check

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

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Requirements

05.

Accept Membership

Professional Requirements

- Certify that membership in any other ministry association has not been denied.

- Certify that no complaints are pending or confirmed against the Applicant or ministry.

- Certify that a local Board or Committee provides oversight & annual evaluation.

- Certify that the Applicant has not been charged, arrested, or convicted of a felony.

- Certify that the Applicant is not a named party to any civil or financial legal action.

Accept Membership

ORDAINED MINISTER MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIREMENTS

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FEES:

$100.00 USD - Background Check

$365.00 USD - Annual Dues

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