District License Application

  • District License Application

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  • Is this your first district license application on the Chicago Central District?*

  • APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • Sex*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Birthdate*
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  • Current Marital Status*
  • Marriage Date*
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  • Spouse's Birthdate*
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  • EDUCATION INFORMATION

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  • What part of a validated Course of Study for ministers have you completed?*
  • Are you now enrolled or do you plan to enroll in one of our Nazarene institutions?*

  • RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE

  • Are you entirely sanctified?*
  • Have you had any spiritual lapses since your conversion and sanctification?*
  • Have you had any spiritual lapses since your last application?*

  • CHURCH RELATIONS

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  • Date first local license issued:*
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  • Have you ever been district licensed or ordained in the Church of the Nazarene?*
  • Date*
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  • If currently assigned as an associate pastor (PSV), the assignment is:*
  • Is your current role considered full-livelihood? (Full-livelihood means you receive more than 50% of your personal income for this position)*
  • Have you ever been involved in church trouble of any kind?*
  • Have you been involved in church trouble of any kind since your last application?*
  • Are you in full sympathy and hearty accord with the standards, doctrines, and government of the Church of the Nazarene?*
  • Will you wholeheartedly support the Church and its institutions?*
  • Do you sense the urgency of Christians being entirely sanctified?*
  • Does your ministry result in the sanctification of believers?*

  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Are you in good health?*
  • Are your spouse and children in good health?*
  • Are there physical irregularities in your family that would hinder your ministry?*
  • Does your spouse support you in your commitment to fulfill your calling?*
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  • Are you behind on any debt or obligation?*
  • Have you been divorced?*
  • Has your marriage been annulled?*
  • Was the marriage consummated?*
  • Have you ever had a legal separation?*

  • Details of said divorce/annulment/legal separation of the applicant must be submitted to the Board of General Superintendents for its review, in accordance with Manual paragraph 320 and specifications in paragraph 530.1 (#7, #8). “have had any disqualification, which may have been imposed by a district assembly, removed by an explanation in writing by the district superintendent and the District Advisory Board of the district where the disqualification was imposed; and provided further that their marriage relationship does not render them ineligible for a district license; and in case of a previous divorce, the recommendation of the District Board of Ministry District Ministerial Credentials Board along with supporting documents will be given to the Board of General Superintendents, which may remove this as a barrier to pursuing a license.”

  • Have you already submitted the supporting documents? Note: If these details have not been submitted, immediate contact should be made with the District Secretary.*
  • Has your spouse been divorced, had an annulment, or a legal separation?*
  • If married, are you now living with your spouse?*
  • Have you ever been arrested, convicted, or pled "no contest" at any time?*
  • Have you ever been accused of child molestation, exploitation, or abuse?*

  • A WORD TO APPLICANTS

    The Manual of the Church of the Nazarene is specific in matters pertaining to the licensed ministry of the church. These sections should be read carefully and the necessary requirements met before application is made for a district license. List the paragraph numbers from the Manual indicating the portion you have read dealing with the “Call & Qualifications of the Minister” and “The Licensed Minister.”

  • The General Assembly has outlined the COURSE OF STUDY in the Manual and it is detailed in the regional Sourcebook on Ordination. This course will be supervised by the District Ministerial Studies Board. Information may be secured by contacting the chairperson of this board, or you may consult with your local pastor.

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