Ordination Application Form

Ordination Application Form
Place Photo Here ORDINATION APPLICATION Fill in every blank and complete each question. Please print or type.

NOTE: Include a resume (complete education, employment and ministry history) with this application.

If you are credentialed with an organizations, include copies of certificates with the resume.

APPLICATION FEE: $200.00 to be sent with your application. Upon acceptance of the 500-word essay, $300 is due, at which time the Ordination Certificate would be awarded.
Name *

First NameLast Name
Home Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Work Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Mailing Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Birth Date *

MonthDayYear
Are you a citizen or legal resident?*

YesNo
E-mail address *
example@example.com
Are you…?*

SingleMarriedDivorcedWidowed
Spouse's name
Spouse's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Anniversary
Date you were born again

MonthDayYear
Date
Date you were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4)*

MonthDayYear
Date
Previous Ministerial Experience Have you been credentialed throughanother organization?*

YesNo
Name of Organization: *
Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Type of credential:*
License *
Ordination Previous ministerial experience: *
Present Ministry Information 1. With what other ministerial organization(if any) do you currently hold credentials? Name of organization: *
Type of credential (license or ordination): *
2. Name, address, and telephone number of the ministry in which you are working:
Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*

Area CodePhone Number
Fax

Area CodePhone Number
Website
Size of congregation (if this is a church):
3. Are you currently in an officially recognized ministerial position?*

YesNo
4. Present primary field of ministry. Check one:*

PastorYouth MinisterAdministratorAsst. MinisterChildren’s MinisterEvangelistMusic TeacherOther
Are you:*

Full timePart timeInactiveRetired
5. What is your current responsibility in the ministry? *
6. If you are a senior pastor, please answer the following questions:
A. Did you*

Start the churchTake an existing workOther
B. Date of first service:*

MonthDayYear
Date
C. Length of time in this pastorate:*
D. Average Sunday morning attendance:*
E. Schedule of weekly services: *
F. How often do you serve communion in your church?*
G. What is the seating capacity of your church facility?*
H. Do you have a “Sunday School” type program?*

YesNo
I. Please list three guest speakers you have had in your church duringthe past year.*
7. Why have you chosen Diakonia Christian Institute for ministerial credentials?*

Disaffiliated from another organizationConvenienceLegal reasonsAgreement with vision
Why?*
8. Are you committed to a local church?*

YesNo
To what level?*

DeeplyModeratelyLittle
9. Your Pastor’s name:*
Church Name *
Church Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone *

Area CodePhone Number
10. Please describe the call of God on your life and your vision for accomplishing this. *
11. Have you ever personally been involved in a church split? rYes rNo If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper. *
12. Have you ever had any civil or criminal proceedings against you?*

YesNo
Explain:*
13. Are there currently any legal judgments against you?*

YesNo
Explain:*
14. How did you hear about Diakonia Christian Institute?*
15. Give the name, address, and telephone number of at least three ministers with whom you are acquainted. *
16. If you are approved for Ordination, how do you plan to be a "servant" to humanity? *
17. Which area in your personal life has the greatest need? *
And in your ministry? *
18. How do you envision maintaining a vital relationship with DCI in the future?*
19. If you are involved in some form of secular work, please answer the following questions: A. In what type of secular employment are you involved?*
B. How many hours per week do you work at this job?*
C. How long do you realistically anticipate that it will be before your ministry supports you totally?*
20. Have you ever attended a DCI CQ Seminar?*

YesNo
Do you plan to attend a Seminar in the future?*

YesNo
21. Have you attended any other DCI meetings?*

YesNo
Do you plan to attend any of these meetings in the future?*

YesNo
Signature *
Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

MonthDayYear
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