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For those who are called to ministry we have an intensive process that begins each fall.  Below is the list if you are feel the call to ministry and want to be a Minister In Development (MID).

MID Lunch

Every spring we schedule an MID Lunch with anyone and everyone who is called to vocational ministry.  We spend this time to check in and see how everyone is doing, answer questions, and encourage you in the process.  We do this in the spring because it's six months from our annual licensing.  Make sure to RSVP to the lunch.
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LOCAL LICENSE application process

RULES: Read/Review the LA District's Policies and Best Practices of this process and the Global Church of the Nazarene's Procedures for Issuing a Local Minister's License
  1. YOUR PASTOR
    1. Contact your local Pastor and let them know your desire to start your licensing process.
    2. Remind your local Pastor to schedule your Board interview before November 30th.
  2. FORMS: Turn in the following documents by mail by November 30th to the District Office.
    1. Application for a Local Minister's License 
    2. Local/District Minister's License Candidate Form
    3. Interview Guidelines
    4. Background Check (check with the church office)
  3. INTERVIEW: Attend your Local Board Interview.  Your Local Board interview will be scheduled by the end of the November by your Lead Pastor.  Remember it is your responsibility to prepare and fill out your forms, inform your pastor on your process, and remind them to schedule your Local Board Interview.
  4. STUDY: 
    1. Begin your Course of Study, if applicable, at the LA District Training Center.  In your first year, six classes are required to be completed including the History and Polity class.
    2. Transfer any previous education to the Board of Ministry Secretary.
    3. Attend the Ministry Candidates Weekend (MCW) at least once in this process.
  5. LICENSE: Remind your Lead Pastor to order your Local License Certificate.

DISTRICT LICENSE application process

  1. Process
    1. Start with the Checklist
    2. Own the process.  You are responsible for this process.
    3. Make sure you submit your forms on time.  See the checklist for instructions and deadlines.
    4. Communicate to your pastor about your calling, your forms, and your needed Local Board interview.
    5. If this is your first time applying for a District License, please see the Checklist for first time responsibilities
  2. Resources
    1. Checklist v 23.01 (DOC) (PDF)
    2. Track Record Sheet v 22 (DOCX) (PDF)
    3. Interview Guidelines/Questions v23 (PDF)
    4. Handbook for Christian Ministries v05 (PDF)
    5. Article: My Tips for Board of Ministry Interviews v23 (PDF)
  3. Forms
    1. Application v18 (DOC) (PDF)
    2. Local Church Recommendation v20 (DOC) (PDF)
    3. Mentor Evaluation v23 (DOCX) (PDF)
    4. Supervisor Evaluation v23 (DOCX) (PDF)
    5. Background Check v08 (DOC) (PDF)
    6. Code of Conduct v08 (DOC) (PDF)
    7. Verification of Credentials (PDF)

LAY MINISTER application process

  1. READ
    1. Read Manual 503-503.9.
  2. YOUR PASTOR
    1. Contact your local Pastor and let them know your desire to start your licensing process so you can interview with the Pastor.
    2. Remind your local Pastor to schedule your Board interview before November 30th.
  3. FORMS: Turn in the following documents by mail by November 30th to the District Office.
    1. Application for a Lay Minister's License
    2. Request for Verification of Credential History
    3. Background Check (check with the church office)
  4. INTERVIEW: Attend your Local Board Interview.  Your Local Board interview will be scheduled by the end of the November by your Lead Pastor.  Remember it is your responsibility to prepare and fill out your forms, inform your pastor on your process, and remind them to schedule your Local Board Interview.
  5. STUDY:
    1. Begin your Course of Study, if applicable, at the LA District Training Center or the Discipleship Place.  In your first year, TWO classes are required to be completed to renew.
    2. Transfer any previous education to the Board of Ministry Secretary.
  6. LICENSE: Remind your Lead Pastor to order your Lay Minister License Certificate.
  7. PRESENT: Your pastor may want to introduce you to the church with your new license.  Plan to be accessible for in person and digital communication.
  8. MEETINGS: Your pastor may want you to meet monthly or weekly to coordinate your ministry.  You may also need to fill out a monthly report for your pastor or Board.

called, not licensed

  1. IDEAS: If you are called to ministry, here's what you can do today.
    1. Write down your call
    2. Share your calling with others
    3. Review the licensing info and plan to get your local license
    4. Get a free account at Logos.com and begin added the monthly free books to your library
    5. Begin volunteering in areas you feel called and interested