| United Evangelical Churches grants three levels of ministerial credentials, depending upon the qualifications of the applicant: Commissioned, Licensed and Ordained. We also offer a "Christian Worker" credential for laity who may need credentials to access foreign countries, hospitals, jails, etc. |
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Definition: |
A Christian Worker credential is granted to a person who is active in a supportive role in the Gospel ministry. Examples of Christian workers are: Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, lay counselors or lay chaplains, personal evangelists, etc. | |
| General Requirements: | An applicant must be born-again, involved in a specific arena of ministry and have the written approval/recommendation of his/her pastor. |
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Definition: |
A Commissioned Minister credential is granted to those persons who feel a definite call to the gospel ministry and are involved in ministerial training while performing some type of ministry. A Commissioned Minister will be granted the rights and privileges that pertain to his/her specific commissioned ministry. | |
| General Requirements: | An applicant must meet the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9, be currently active in some aspect of the gospel ministry necessitating credentials, and be currently enrolled in an approved program of ministerial training. |
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Definition: |
A Licensed Minister credential is granted to a person who is active in a gospel ministry. The license is granted to allow the individual to prove his/her God-ordained ministry prior to ordination. Examples of a gospel ministry are: evangelist, pastor, assistant/associate pastor, youth pastor, missionary, counselor, Bible teacher, etc. A Licensed Minister has all the rights and privileges attending his/her calling in accordance with the laws of the state in which s/he resides. | |
| General Requirements: | An
applicant must meet the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9,
have completed an acceptable educational program, and be currently active
in the gospel ministry. |
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Definition: |
An Ordained Minister credential is granted to those who have a proven ministry, have demonstrated clear evidence of God’s ordination and calling on their life and are active in a gospel ministry. An Ordained Minister has all the rights and privileges attending his/her calling in accordance with the laws of the state in which s/he resides. | |
| General Requirements: | An
applicant must meet the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9,
have completed an acceptable educational program, be currently active in
the gospel ministry, have previously held Licensed Minister credentials
for a minimum of two years, and be at least 26 years of age. |
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