RESOURCES: FOR MINISTERS
CREDENTIALING
Interested in pursuing Ministerial Credentials? Applications for Assemblies of God ministerial credentials must be are made through your local district council – The Potomac Ministry Network. There are three levels of credentials: Certified, Licensed, and Ordained. To begin the application process, transfer from another district, or upload transcripts for evaluation, explore our Credentialing page to get started!
EDUCATION
Potomac Ministry Network is proud to offer a wide variety of resources and programs to equip leaders of all ages for ministry. Whether you’re seeking internship experience, educational enrichment, ministerial credentials, or a college-level degree, we can connect you with the right resource. Options include self-paced study, online instruction, in-person instruction, and even hybrid models for every budget. See all opportunities below.
ACCESS TO OPEN CHURCH LIST
Seeking job opportunities in the Potomac Ministry Network? Our office coordinates with local churches to post openings for Lead Pastor positions on a regular basis. In order for a minister to view the current list of open churches in the Potomac Ministry Network, you must be a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God and have a resume on file with the Potomac Ministry Network. Click below for more instructions.
MINISTER CARE: FIND YOUR CIRCLE
In an effort to support the Ministers, Leaders and Credential Holders in Potomac Ministry Network, we offer Presbyter Circles (for Pastors and Ministers) and Care Circles (for Para-Church Leaders and Credential Holders) to provide connection, community, support and accountability on a small-group level. Based on regions, contact our team to explore joining or leading a circle.
COUNSELING FOR MINISTERS
The Potomac Ministry Network has a Memorandum of Understanding with several counseling service, and as an investment in the health of our ministers, the PMN will pay for the first three hours/sessions of counseling for a credentialed minister. No report or notification of the counseling session will be sent to the Network. However, you must provide the number on your Assemblies of God credential card so that the counseling service can verify your status and bill the Network for counseling services. See recommended resources and more below.
HELPING PASTORS WIN
Helping Pastors Win is an initiattve led by seasoned local pastors within the Potomac Ministry Network who seek to offer free resources, advice, and guidance with fellow ministers. Covering topics from church planting, to leadership development, to sermon materials, planning guides, kids ministry and more - explore the links below.
RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Potomac Ministry Network has partnered with RightNow Media – the world’s largest streaming library of Bible studies and discipleship content designed specifically to help churches equip families, resource groups, and develop leaders. It has content from over 400 Christian publishers, tens of thousands of Bible studies, conferences, training sessions, kid’s cartoons, and much more. Click below for details on how to access.