Ordination Ministry Application

Lifestyle
How long have you been a Christian and what does that look like in your own life?
How long have you been in ministry?
Tell us about your ministry experience. Listing specific events are recommended
What does your Bible reading time look like, and what do you enjoy the most about it?
What is your favorite Bible verse? Why?
Tell us about your prayer habits. Praying in tongues is a requirement for ordination of any level. Please be sure to describe your tongues prayer habits as well.
What year were you baptized by water?
What are some other things you do to grow spiritually, and personally, besides reading your Bible and attending church? Be specific.

Church Habits
What church do you attend and how long have you been at your church?
Church website
What are your church attendance habits?
In what capacity do you serve at your church?
Please share your theological perspective and habits on tithing and giving to churches and other ministries.

Family and Home
Are you married?

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Do you have a good relationship with your spouse? Why or why not? (This will not necessarily affect our decision).
Would you say your spouse is 100% supportive of you being in ministry, including being ordained?
Tell us about your family life. Include details such as your spouse's occupation, how many children you have, your favorite family activities, etc.)
Share, in detail, some ways in which you serve your family.

Sin and Purity
What are some examples of sin that culture has tried to normalize but Christians must keep a strong stance on according to the Bible? Please be specific.
Sin includes the words we use (curse), hate, unforgiveness, sexual impurity of all sorts including same-sex marriage, identity issues, pornography, living with a boyfriend/girlfriend without being married, masturbation, rage, gossip, rebellion, witchcraft, (yoga, horoscopes, new-age, Hinduism, Buddhism, Santeria, limpias, ojo cleansing, tarot cards, angel cards), stealing, cheating a system, supporting abortion, supporting gay marriage, supporting abuse of women in a marriage, child abuse, etc. Tell us about your commitment to live a sanctified life (set apart for Him and free from the lifestyle of sin), and how you are actively being intentional to live purely.

Church Authority
Explain your stance on spiritual authority such as a pastor over your life.
Do you understand the five-fold ministry? If so, do you believe you have a calling for any of the five and why? Be very specific.
Have you been ordained before? If yes, by whom?
Are you actively pastoring a church?

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What would you hope to accomplish if you were ordained?
Do you wish to start a church?

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Have you prayed about your decision to be ordained?
Do you agree with our statement of faith in its entirety? If no, please explain.

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Personality and Giftings
What do people most respect about you? What would they say are your strengths and weaknesses?
What would you say are your spiritual gifts? Please give specific examples of how these gifts are seen in your life?
Have you taken the Beyond Freedom School of Ministry and the Winning Favor with People God's Way training? If so, tell us when.

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Acknowledgement
I have answered all of these questions as truthfully as possible, and fully understand that submitting this application does not guarantee ordination. I acknowledge that Beyond Freedom Church has the right to refuse ordaining any individual without providing a reason. I understand that if I do not fulfill my part and ordination expectations including giving the minimum monthly support, my licensing or ordination may be dropped.*

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