Qualifications
To qualify for membership, applicants must:
• Have experienced a definite call, confirmed to others by the witness of the Holy Spirit
• Have an understanding of and faith in the purpose of God through their call
• Have a desire and dedication to give oneself unreservedly to the ministry
• Subscribe to the Corporation’s Confession of faith
• Have properly completed the prescribed application for membership and paid the prescribed non-refundable application fee
• Clearly indicate on their Credentials Application Form which level of ministerial licence they are requesting. The three levels of credentials are as follows:
• Local Licence
• General Licence
• Ordination
• Have provided three Reference Sheets regarding the applicant’s a character, ministerial involvement and training
• Have provided a signed Sponsor Sheet designating a spiritual overseer
• Agree to personal interview if deemed necessary by the Credentials Committee
• Have received the approval of the Board for admission into membership of the Corporation
Ministry Credentials
The three levels of credentials are as follows:
Local Licence
Local Licence holders are meant to function as extensions of their Local Church’s ministry to its community.
General Licence
General Licence holders are recognized as maturing ministerial candidates who are progressively developing the full proof of their ministry.
Ordination
Ordination holders are mature ministers whose giftings are duly recognized by the Church of Jesus Christ and are set apart for the purpose of God-called ministry.