Credential Information

Credential Information
Thanks for your interest in pursuing Ministerial Credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Please understand that receiving credentials is a process that is not done overnight. Our credential team will work with you through the process to help in any way we can.

The following items are listed below:

1. Credential Preliminary Application. All questions must be answered.

2. Condensed Statement of Faith. All statements must be initialed.

Once your submission is received, our office will be in contact with you.

If you or your spouse have a former companion still living, please fill out the Divorce Preliminary Application. You will receive the Divorce application packet first.

Here is information you need to know before you return the forms:
1. These forms are not the official application packet. That packet will be sent to you once you submit these forms.
2. There are 3 levels of credentials: Certified Minister, License, and Ordination. Most applicants will need to start at the Certified Level. There are exceptions if you are a Bible college graduate or have ministerial credentials with another organization.
3. A background check and credit check are part of the required process. If you have past due bills, we strongly recommend that you start working with your creditors now on payment plans before you send the official application packet back to our office. Failure to do so will slow down the process in regard to pursuing credentials.
4. You need to be attending an Assemblies of God church and active in ministry.
5. You must be paying your tithe to the local church. You will need to provide a documented record of that giving for 2 years when you submit the official application.
6. The Arkansas District requires that both the applicant and spouse be baptized in the Holy Spirit before the applicant is approved for credentials.

Credential Preliminary Application
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Marital Status*

SingleMarriedWidowedRemarriedDivorced
Name of Spouse

First NameLast Name
Spouse's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Do you have a former companion living?*

YesNo
If yes, please complete the Divorce Preliminary Application.
Do your spouse have a former companion living?

YesNo
If yes, please complete the Divorce Preliminary Application.
Applicant's salvation date*
Applicant's water baptism date*
Applicant's Holy Spirit baptism date*
Applicant must be baptized in the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues.
Member of what church?*
Spouse's salvation date*
Spouse's water baptism date*
Spouse's Holy Spirit baptism date*
Spouse is a member of what church?*
Is spouse supportive of applicant's ministry?*

YesNo
If no, please explain.
Educational Background

There are certain educational requirements to be credentialed.
Arkansas School of Ministry (ARSOM) student*

YesNo
Number of ARSOM courses completed:
Berean School of Ministry student*

YesNo
Number of Berean courses completed:
Attended an Assemblies of God college or university*

YesNo
If yes, where Name of college
How many hours completed Hours
Field of Study Major
Graduate
Yes No
Attended a non-Assemblies of God college or university*

YesNo
If yes, where Name of college
How many hours completed Hours
Field of Study Major
Graduate
Yes No
Completed Chi Alpha internship*

YesNo
If so, where Name of school*
Please list any other education you may have done:
Ministry Information
What ministry are you presently involved in?*
Do you currently have credentials with us or another organization?*

YesNo
If so, with whom Organization
And how long? Length of time
Have you ever had credentials with the Assemblies of God?*

YesNo
If yes, when Date*

What level of credentials?
Certified
License
Ordained*

What district? AG District or Network*
Family Information
What is your relationship with your spouse? (If applicable)*

ExcellentGoodFairPoorNot applicable
What is your relationship with your children? (If applicable)*

ExcellentGoodFairPoorNot applicable
Church Information
Name of church you currently attend*
Church city*
Pastor's Name*
How long have you attended this church*
Are you employed by the church*

YesNo
If so, full-time or part-time
Full-time
Part-time

What is your position?Ministry position
Are you in a ministry volunteer position?*

YesNo
What is your position?Volunteer position
For how long?Length of time
Employment Information
Are you currently employed?*

YesNo
Where?Company
How many hours per week?Number of hours
Student Information
Are you a student?*

YesNo
If yes, full-time or part-time?

Full-timePart-time
Where?School
Financial Information
What is your belief regarding tithing?*
Are you currently paying 10% of your income to the local church?*

YesNo
***Once you are credentialed, you will be required to pay a portion of your tithe to the District and General Councils.
Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?*

YesNo
Are you aware of credit problems that may come to light on your credit report?
Lifestyle/History Information
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*

YesNo
Have you ever been accused of, investigated for, or engaged in any sexual misconduct involving a minor or adult, including but not limited to child molestation, indecent liberties with a child, sexual harassment, rape, child pornography, sexual contact with a counselee, or sexual or non-sexual violence such as child abuse, assault, battery, murder, or kidnapping?*

YesNo
In the last seven years (or since your conversion, if less than seven years ago) have you had sexual contact/activity outside of a biblically defined marriage (such as incest, adultery, homosexual activity, etc.)*

YesNo
Over the past 24 months, have you struggled with any issues, life controlling habits or pornography that would hinder your ability to meet the leadership qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9?*

YesNo
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions in the Lifestyle/History section, please give explanation and dates of last involvement.
Statement of Faith

Arkansas Assemblies of God
For persons who desire credentials with the Assemblies of God, please read below the 16 Fundamental statements of the Assemblies of God and the statement on biblical marriage. If in agreement, the applicant must initial each one and sign the document. If married the applicant’s spouse must sign also. If single, please mark NA on the spouse initial.
WE BELIEVE...The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...though originally good, Man Willingly Fell into Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior).

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...and practice two ordinances—(1) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christ like.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ's atonement.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...in The Blessed Hope—When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming).

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE...and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
WE BELIEVE… that marriage was established by God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:18, 21-25) and confirmed by Jesus Christ to be a permanent relationship between a man and a woman. (Matthew 19:4-6)

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
Covenant Agreements and Understandings
I (we) understand that once I receive ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God that I will be required to send a portion of my tithe to the Arkansas District Council and to the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
I (we) agree with the Assemblies of God stance of total abstinence from any form of alcoholic beverage and agree to follow.

Initial Applicant* Initial Spouse*
By signing below I am stating that I am in agreement with the statement of faith of the Arkansas Assemblies of God and the covenant agreements. I am also stating that I will uphold, teach, and train others these same tenets of faith.
Prospective Credential Applicant*
Prospective Credential Applicant's Spouse*
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Credential Information

Credential Preliminary Application

Statement of Faith