Step 6 :: Ordination

RECEIVE YOUR ORDINATION CREDENTIAL :: Ordination is a privilege, not a right.  When a candidate has completed all requirements for ordination, the candidate can request that he or she be ordained.  This request must be approved by the District Board of Ministry, the District Assembly and the General Superintendent in jurisdiction.  When the approvals are granted the candidate is ordained at the Annual District Assembly. A slightly different application packet must be completed by those preparing for ordination.

When applying for Ordination both an application for District License and application for Ordination must be completed.

The Ordination Application Packet consists of the following elements:

(1) Application for District License 
(2) Application for Ordination
(3) Essay and Questionnaire
(4) Completed Background Check Form 
           * A new background check is required before ordination,
             so please complete this form even if you have had a
             background check through the Virginia District previously. 
(5) Church Board Recommendation Form
            * When an individual is serving as a local senior pastor, 
            the District Advisory Board (not the local church board) 
            recommends that individual for a new/renewed license.

            ** While every minister in the assessment process 
                is aiming for ordination, the candidates seeking
               to be ordained at the 2012 District Assembly
               must meet with the full Credential Board
               which will only meet at Richmond All Nations Church,
               May 7-9, 2012.