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LEVEL 1
(Certified Ministers):
- Christ in the Synoptic Gospel
- Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine
- Intro to Hermeneutics
- A Spirit-Empowered Church
- AG History, Mission, & Governance
- Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
- Intro to Theology
- New Testament Survey
- Old Testament Survey
- Beginning Ministerial Internship
LEVEL 2
(Licensed Ministers):
- The Local Church in Evangelism
- Acts
- Prison Epistles
- Romans
- Intro to Homiletics
- Eschatology
- Effective Leadership
- Intro to AG Missions
- Conflict Management
- Intermediate Ministerial Internship
LEVEL 3
(Ordained Ministers):
- Prayer and Worship
- Corinthian Correspondence
- Pentateuch
- Poetic Books
- Preaching in the Contemporary World
- Church Admin, Finance, & Law
- Pastoral Ministry
- Advanced Ministerial Internship
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Contact your pastor who will connect you with your sectional presbyter. They will provide a credential application request form.
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Complete and return it, along with a copy of your transcripts, to the network office. (The network office can request a transcript from DSOM only.)
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Once received, the network secretary will review them. Upon approval, an official application for credentials packet will be sent to you. This packet will include the application and the three supporting documents, two of which must be notarized.
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When complete, return all documents along with a copy of your social security card and a check made payable to “West Florida District” in the amount of $100 to the network office. When received, the network will begin the background check and reference process.
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Once process and approved, you will be contacted regarding a date/time for exams.
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Upon passing the exams, a final interview will be scheduled with the network leadership. This usually happens during the sectional council tour in September.
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Following this interview and receiving final approval, your application will be mailed to the general council credentials committee in Springfield, MO for their consideration.
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Upon receiving approval from the general council committee, you will receive a credential card and certificate.
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A minimum of 18 years of age.
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Must be born again according to John 3:5.
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Should be an active member of an Assemblies of God church.
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Evidence of a divine call.
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Testimony to having received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues according to Acts 2:4.
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Manifest a reasonable ability for a future successful ministry.
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Must have completed the minimum prescribed courses for level of applications as listed in this brochure.
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If divorced and remarried, must apply prior marriage exception before credentials are processed. This is also applicable to the spouse.
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To advance to the license credential one must have clear evidence of a divine call, character and preparation suitable for that calling, practical ministry experience, and an evident purpose to devote one’s life in service to the proclamation of the Gospel.
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To qualify for ordination one must hold a license for two consecutive years immediately prior to advancing to ordination.
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