2020 Background Check Form - Application for Local or District License for Ministry

All persons applying for a local ministry license are required to undergo a denominational background check.   Please complete this form prior to granting/accepting a local license for ministry by a local church board.

2020 Application for District Licensed Ministry

Those who wish to be considered for District Licensed Ministry must make contact with the District Secretary prior to the district credentials board meeting each Spring.   The following form should be submitted to the District Secretary in preparation for this meeting.

Only candidates who have completed one year as a local licensed minister, have completed the prescribed number of classes for entry, and have the recommendation of their local church board will be considered.

2020 Application for Ordination Consideration

Those who wish to be considered for ordination must make contact with the District Secretary prior to the district credentials board meeting each Spring.  The following form should be submitted to the District Secretary in preparation for this meeting.

Only candidates who have held district license previous to this assembly, having completed the course of study, meeting the academic requirements and have completed their required years of ministry service will be considered for ordination.

2020 Recommendation to the District Assembly

This form is to be filled out each year for District Licensed ministers.