APPLICATION FOR LOCAL MINISTER'S LICENSE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

CANDIDATE NAME*

BIRTHDATE*

Date

HOME ADDRESS*

PREFERRED PHONE NO.*

EMAIL*

example@example.com

IF MARRIED NAME OF SPOUSE

GENDER

MaleFemale

Do you currently hold a Local Minister's License?*

YesNo

If yes name of local church issuing your current license

1. Describe your conversion*

2. Describe your experience of entire sanctification*

3. Describe your call into the ministry*

4. In what ways does your spouse support your calling to the ministry? Skip to Question 5 if this question is not applicable to you.

5. Is there a particular ministry role you believe God is leading you to pursue (i.e. pastor, evangelist, missionary, other)?*

YesNot at this time

If Yes, please comment

6. Describe your involvement in ministering to others up to this point in time and ways it seems God has enabled you in such ministry*

7. Are you now, or have you ever been, involved in a court case where charges were brought against you?*

YesNo

If Yes please explain

8. Have you ever been divorced? If YES, details of any divorce must be submitted prior to district licensing to the Board of General Superintendents for review in accordance with Manual 320, 532.1(8), 532.2(7).At least one year prior to seeking the next level of licensing (District Minister's License), your district office will assist you in meeting this requirement.*

YesNo

9. Are you current on all debts?*

YesNo

10. Describe ways you demonstrate financial responsibility*

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11. Describe your current practices in the giving of tithes and offerings*

12. Having read the Church Constitution (pages 26-42), the Covenant of Christian Conduct (pages 44-62), and paragraphs 500-502.6, 531-531.19 of the Church of the Nazarene Manual 2023, do you find you are in harmony with the doctrine, polity, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene*

YesNo

Please note any questions or differences

13. If granted a Local Minister's License, will you faithfully follow the guidance of your pastor and avail yourself of opportunities to serve the church?*

YesNo

14. If granted a Local Minister's License, will you diligently prepare for ministerial service by following the Course of Study* prescribed by the Church of the Nazarene?*

YesNo

I attest the above information is true and accurate. I also acknowledge that consideration for a Local Minister's License is contingent, in part, upon the completion of a background check on me for the purpose of informing the General Church, its district leaders or its boards, and my local church pastor and leaders as to my fitness for ministry. I also understand my history, if any, of previous credentialing in the Church of the Nazarene will be reviewed upon my submission of this application. Pending issuance of a Local Minister's License, I further agree to provide information deemed relevant by the local church board, district superintendent or district boards with respect to my progress in and completion of the Course of Study requirements.

Signature of Applicant*

Date*

Date

Please return this application to the pastor of your local church. (Keep a copy for your records)

* See Guide to Ministerial Preparation and Ordination (http://www.nazarene.org/licensing-and-ordination

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