Local License Minister Application
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Church Name
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Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth
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Month
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Year
Date
Title & Place of Employment
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Current Marital Status
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Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed
Name of Spouse (if applicable)
Have you ever been divorced? Note: If you have been divorced, you will be asked to complete an additional form and schedule a meeting with the District Superintendent and the Credentials Board. (Manual 524.1)
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No
Yes
1. Do you have a clear call to full time ordained ministry?
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Yes
No
Unsure
2. Please provide additional comments regarding what you sense God is calling you to do in ministry.
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3. If you are married, is your spouse supportive of your calling to ordained ministry?
Yes
No
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4. Please provide any addtional comments that would be appropriate.
5. Describe your experience of becoming a born again Christian.
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6. Describe the time in your life and the circumstances that led you to embrace a sanctified life.
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7. Describe your devotional life.
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8. In what ways do you believe God has gifted you for ministry?
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9. In what ways have you been engaged in Christian service & ministry?
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10. In what area(s) of ministry do you sense God is calling you to serve (pastor, associate, worship, other)? Why?
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11. Please verify that you have read the following sections of the Manual (2023): Part II (Church Constitution), Part III: (The Covenant of Christian Conduct), Part IV: (Government) and Part VI: (Ministry & Christian Service)
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No
12. Do you fully embrace the mission, doctrine, and polity of the Church of the Nazarene?
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Yes
No
13. Please note any questions or concerns
14. If a Local Minister's License is granted and or renewed, will you follow the guidance of your pastor/mentor, continue in an approved Course of Study, and faithfully serve in ministry?
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Yes
No
Because financial integrity is essential for effective ministry, please respond honestly to the following questions. (If you hare married, please answer on behalf of your and your spouse)
15. Do you consistently tithe 10%?
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Yes
No
16. Do you (and/or your spouse) have significant financial debts?
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Yes
No
17. Are you current on all debts?
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Yes
No
18. How do you demonstrate financial responsibility (earning, spending, saving)?
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19. Have you ever had civil or criminal charges brought against you?
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Yes
No
20. If you answered yes to the above question, please explain.
21. Have you been cleared by a Live Scan background check through your local church in order to serve in various ministries within the church?
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Yes
No
Please list the date your local license was approved by your local church board.
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Release Permission
I affirm that the above information is true and accurate. I also hereby grant permission for the release of any employment records or personal information for the purpose of informing the Global Church, it's district leaders, or its boards concerning my progress in and completion of the requirements for credentialed ministry in the Church of the Nazarene.
Digital Signature of Applicant
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Date
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This application will be sent to the Sacramento District Office once you click Submit. The District Superintendent will review your information and the office will contact you if there are further questions or if you are in need of the Explanation of Divorce form. Please retain a copy for your records.
Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center Verification:
Please request that your Pastor complete this form on your behalf to complete the application process: https://forms.nazarene.org/published/general-secretary/credential-verification.html
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