Apprentice License
Apprentice License holders are individuals with an emerging ministry, developing their gifts and talents under a mentor, overseer, or local church. This License is meant to function within their local church or ministry, advancing their ministry towards an established work. The sphere of ministry of those who hold an Apprentice License is to be determined by the mentor under whose direction they are working. License is subject to review should the candidate terminate the relationship with the local ministry or church.
General License
General License holders are individuals with a recognized, broader ministry, with a mature leadership role, be it in their local church or itinerant ministry. This License is meant to function within a local church or broad ministry, with lower oversight and more of a leadership role. General License holders should provide the name of a sponsor who is their primary spiritual advisor, who will provide a letter recommending them for a General License. Ministers holding a General License may perform all the duties consistent with the Gospel Ministry in accordance with the Confession of Faith except for the solemnizing of marriage.
Upgrade Your License
AMF Members who wish to change their license level may apply for an upgrade after a minimum of 1 year holding their current license. Holders of an Apprentice License may apply for a General License, and General License holders may apply for an Ordination License.
Recognition of Ordination
All Recognition of Ordination applicants must have been previously Ordained with the laying on of hands, and must provide proof of certificate granted by previous organization.
Ordination License
Ordination holders are mature ministers with an affirmed and established ministry. These individuals should function within one or more of the 5-fold ministries listed in Ephesians 4:11, and be recognized by their peers as mature ministers of the gospel. Ordained ministers have an oversight and leadership role in their ministries. Ordained ministers may perform all the duties consistent with the gospel ministry in accordance with the Confession of Faith including the solemnizing of marriage once they receive the clergy number from the Province in which they reside.
Annual Renewal
In order to maintain your ministerial credentials, your Anchor Membership must be renewed annually by November 30.
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