levels of ministerial credentials

**Please scroll to find downloads of each level's application documents & instructions**

  • Applications and paperwork (keep copies of everything for your own records) must be mailed or emailed to the District Office by November 1st.
  • ALL additional paperwork and references must be received by December 1st.
  • Interviews are scheduled in January,  during the Presbyter Meeting.
  • Credentials are presented each Spring at District Council.

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Email Rev Shelli Thoresen here with any credentialing questions or to email your application.

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See our website tab Courses for Credentials for education requirements for each level. There are three levels of credentials available through the Assemblies of God, described below:

  • CertifICATE OF MINISTRY

    Those who indicate God's call to ministry, manifest a desire to enter the ministry by engaging in Christian work, and  devote a part of his or her time to Christian service may be eligible to receive a Certificate of Ministry. They will be involved in some type of viable ministry and, whenever possible, are to remain under the supervision of a pastor.

    • Applicants must meet the 48 ministerial educational credit requirement.

  • License to Preach

    Those who exhibit clear evidence of a call to ministry and practical experience in preaching, together with an evident purpose to devote one’s life to ministry, are eligible for a License to Preach. They will be involved in some type of viable ministry. This credential can lead to Ordination. A minister must hold a license for two consecutive years to be qualified to apply for ordination.

    • Applicants must meet the 72 ministerial educational credit requirement.


  • Ordained Minister

    Qualifications for Ordination are outlined in the New Testament scriptures (I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-9). They will be persons of mature Christian experience who are qualified and able to undertake the responsibilities of the full ministry. In addition:

    • Applicants must be twenty-three (23) years of age or older.
    • Applicants must be a member of the South Dakota District for no less than one (1) year prior to ordination.
    • Applicants must possess a License to Preach for at least (2) consecutive years.
    • Applicants must meet the 96 ministerial educational credit requirement.