Instruction Page for completion of Credential application form

1. This form is to be used by persons who are applying for

   credentials for the first time
   renewal of credentials
   reinstatement of credentials
   transfer credentials from one district to another
   upgrade of credentials

2. Applicants should refer to the Credential Manual of PAWI for detailed guidance on the credential application process.

3. After all questions have been fully considered and answered this application should be returned to the District Secretary’s office. This and any other requirements must be completed prior to an interview being scheduled with the district credentials committee

4. The following fees shall apply

 First-time Application:

o 20 USD, non-refundable application fee;
o 110 USD, credential fee.

 Upgrade and Renewal: 50 USD
 Reinstatement:

o Two-year lapse- 75 USD;
o Six years or more – 100 USD.

 Ordination: 100 USD
 Holders of credential from other organizations: 120 USD

Exemptions:

Credential holders who are sixty-six (66) years and over are exempted from paying renewal fees.

Credential holders who were sixty (60) years and over before year 2016 are also exempted from paying renewal fees.

5. Each application shall be accompanied by the application fee, two (2) passport size photographs and the relevant recommendations.

6. If the District’s Credentials Committee finds cause not to recommend the applicant, the District’s Presiding Bishop shall so advise the applicant in writing with reason(s) for NOT recommending the granting of credential. A copy shall be sent with the application form to the General Administrator.

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

·         Applicants- Persons who submitted applications for credentials.

 

·         Candidates – Persons whose applications were approved/accepted by the respective district and they are now eligible to undergo the preparation for credentials.

 

·         Credential holders – Persons who were granted credentials and are the credentials are currently valid.

·         District Credential committee (DCC) – Committee convened by the district to conduct interviews, communicate with candidates, supervise tests, etc. this may consist of members of the District Executive.

 

·         Districts Executives – duly elected officers of the district authorized by the Constitution and Bylaws to conduct the business of the District.

 

·         Intervention- An action recommended by the District to help strengthen an area of weakness in a candidate.

 

·         Membership Form Definitions o Adult Active Members: persons over 15 years who have been baptized, received into membership and are attending services over the last three months.

 

o   Junior Active Members: persons under the age of 15 who have been baptized in water and received into the membership of the Assembly and attending services over the last three months.

 

o   Adult Adherents: Persons 18 years or over who attend services regularly but have not yet taken membership in the Assembly, but have been attending services over the last three months.

 

o   Junior Adherents: persons under the age of 18 who attend services and/or Sunday school regularly but have not been baptized nor received into membership. They include, but are not limited to, children of parents/families who are members of the Assembly and or children who were dedicated at the church.

 

·         PAWI – Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies International

·         PAWI International Office – The main administration office which serves the entire     PAWI Fellowship and hosts the Office of the General Administrator.

·         PAWI TT Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies Trinidad and Tobago

·         Personal Development Sessions refers to conferences, workshops etc. aimed at development of the individual in academic, spiritual and technical capability.

Applicants Waiver must be signed for form to be submitted

Sign using the space provided or upload a picture of your signature.

CHURCH INFORMATION

42. A) Has the assembly you are pastoring, fulfilled financial support requirements in accord with PAWI Constitution (Article XI, #2) and Bylaws 5, during the last two years?

APPLICANT’S WAIVER

Recognizing that the information on Credentials Recommendation/Reference Forms remains confidential between the recommender/referee and the Credentials Committees of PAWI, I, the undersigned, hereby voluntarily waive any right or privilege and that of my spouse, to inspect or challenge the content expressed in the recommendations submitted and by those whose names I provide.
Further, I hereby give my consent to PAWI to use and retain all personal information contained in the credential application, reference letters or forms completed on my behalf, and any other information necessary to obtain credentials.
I agree to accept the outcome of the application process, once the reasons for denial are stated.
I agree that, if my application is successful, all personal information provided as part of the credential process will become part of the permanent records of PAWI (It is our practice to destroy incomplete or unsuccessful applications after two years).
I declare that to the best of my knowledge all of the foregoing information is correct and true, and further agree to abide by the commitments made in this application.
Signature of Applicant ___________________________ Date __________________