Please read through the attached Policy Manual for Credential Applicants for the requirements and procedures for applying for ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God.

If requirements are met, the first-time credential applicant and the step-up credential applicant should contact the District Office to obtain an Official Application for Ministerial Credentials (call 612.332.2400).  The Official Application will be mailed or e-mailed to the applicant with Information Authorization & Release form(s) and a Background Check Disclosure form.  All forms should be completed and returned to the District Office with any transcripts that pertain to ministry and with the appropriate application/filing fee (see pg 6 of the Policy Manual for applicable fees).

A background check will be run on the applicant (which includes a credit check), and upon receipt of favorable reports, the remainder of the application materials will be sent to the applicant (see Step #2 on pg 14 of the Policy Manual).

The applicant will be required to take an examination.  The test may be taken under the supervision of a proctor or at the District Office (see pg 15 of the Policy Manual).

Please note the Application Deadline indicated on pg 16 of the Policy Manual.  Applicants will be allowed until the end of December to complete any educational requirements that are outstanding; however, all application paperwork should be in the District Office by November 1 (November 30 with a $75 late fee).

Applicants will be required to attend the Credentialing Seminar in February (see the Credential Calendar for exact dates).  The applicant and their spouse/fiancée/fiancé (if applicable) will be interviewed by the Credential Committee at the Credentialing Seminar (see Step #3 on pg 15 of the Policy Manual).

The District Presbytery will consider the Credential Committee’s recommendation regarding the credential applicant and will forward the approved application to the General Council for final approval.

The minister will be presented with their credential at the Minnesota District Council meeting in April.