levels of ministerial credentials
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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.
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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.
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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 Network 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.
credentialing steps
Please read the credentialing handbook before you fill out the Pre-Application Questionnaire by October 1st.
Por favor Léa el libro de credenciales antes de llenar el cuestionario previo a la solicitud antes de octubre 1st.
Cuestionario previo a la solicitud
Email Rev Shelli Thoresen here with any credentialing questions.
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