Credentials
Thank you for your interest in exploring credentialing opportunities with the Assemblies of God. Following God's call in the Potomac Ministry Network requires a growing force of gifted and committed laborers. We would be delighted to have a conversation with you as you pursue God's call to ministry.
Our Team is here to assist you: Corie Rainey crainey@potomacag.org
CREDENTIAL LEVELS
Certificate of Ministry: They shall show promise of usefulness in the gospel work. They shall devote a part of their time to Christian ministry and, at the discretion of the district credentials committees, remain under the supervision of a pastor or a designated supervisor. They shall be actively engaged in some aspect of ministry except in case of ill health or advanced age.
Ministry License: Clear evidence of a divine call, a practical experience in preaching, together with an evident purpose to devote one’s time to preaching the gospel, except in case of ill health or infirmity. This credential is required before advancing to Ordination.
Ordination: Qualifications for Ordination are outlined in the New Testament scriptures (I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-9). They shall 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 Potomac Ministry Network for no less than one (1) year prior to ordination.
Applicants must possess a Licensed Minister credential at least two (2) consecutive years and has been actively engaged in work as a pastor, evangelist or other recognized ministry for at least two (2) consecutive years immediately prior to submitting an application.
If applicant is licensed in another district, approval to proceed with ordination must be received from former district.
Prior to application, individuals must complete the Ordination Questionnaire below. All application materials for Ordination are due October 16th, 2023. Please contact crainey@potomacag.org with any questions.
Please refer to the links below to begin your credentialing process:
Additional Educational Resources:
THE CALL
Call is God's Invitation
Call is different for everyone. God calls people at all stages and times of their lives. The Invitation is to proclaim the Gospel, live the Gospel, be transformed by the Gospel.
Call means you have gifts and talents that are needed in the church and in the world. We call this ministry.
What you are called to is different for everyone. Some are called to teacher, prison chaplain, missionary, etc. - but all become messengers of the Gospel.
Pastors are called to a lifetime of ministry service, Word, sacrament and leadership.
Pastors are authorized to preach and teach God's Word, to administer the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, and to order the life of the church for mission and ministry.
The Potomac Ministry Network wants to partner with you in answering God's call.
CREDENTIAL UPDATES
Processing requirements to upgrade your credential is 4 months, depending on the timing for application submission.
Ordination Candidates: Completed upgrade ordination application materials must be received in our office by the first week in November for ordination at Network Conference held each May.
The initiative to upgrade your credential must be taken by you, the credential holder. Once you meet the education requirements, please contact us to request credential upgrade application materials.
The application process to upgrade your credential shares similarities with the application process for a new credential. Once your completed application packet is received and processed, you will be contacted regarding scheduling your credential upgrade written exam for the level of credential you are pursuing and subsequently be interviewed by the credentials committee.