SFD Application for a Minister's License

Application for District License

Instructions: Fill in the application. When you reach the last page, there will be a "Done" icon at the end. Be sure to type your name in the signature block at the end, understanding that this will be recognized as a legal signature and that this is an official document. Having fully completed your application click "Done". You will be directed to a Thank You page indicating that your application has been submitted. 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. At the end of the application there will be a place for you to list the paragraph numbers from the Manual indicating the portions you have read dealing with the "Call & Qualifications of the Minister" and "The Licensed Minister."
APPLICANT'S INFORMATION
Date you are filling out and submitting your application.*

MonthDayYear
Date
You are applying for...*

Minister's LicenseRenewal of Minister's License
On the _______ track.*

ElderDeaconMinister's License
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Local Church Membership*
Other Church
Gender*

MaleFemale
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Birthplace*
Social Security #*
Marital Status*

SingleMarriedDivorced
Date of Marriage

MonthDayYear
Date
Spouse's Name
Spouse's Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Spouse's Birthplace

Children

	Name	M or F	Birthday
Child's Name
Child's Name
Child's Name
Child's Name
Child's Name
Child's Name
Child's Name

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

7. Education Information

	Name	Year Graduated	Degree	Major/Minor
High School
College / University
College / University
College / University
Bible College
Seminary
Other

What part of a validated Course of Study for Ministers have you completed?*

None1/41/23/4All
Total number of lifelong learning hours completed this year: ( (Note: Twenty hours of lifelong learning is the minimum expectation each year, according to Manual 521.6.)*
Are you now enrolled or do you plan to enroll in one of our Nazarene institutions?*

YesNo
If yes, which Nazarene institutions?
Religious Experience
1. Briefly describe your call into the ministry.*
2. Briefly describe your conversion.*
3. Are you entirely sanctified?*

YesNo
If yes to question 3, briefly share your experience.
4. Have you had any spiritual lapses since your conversion and sanctification?*

YesNo
If yes to question 4, please explain.
Church Relations

5.. Church Membership (last five years)

	Year	Church	Served as
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe

6a. First local minister's license was issued by which local church? Date?
6b. Have you ever been district licensed or ordained in the Church of the Nazarene?*

YesNo
If yes to question 6b, list the most recent district that granted you a district license along with the date it was granted or the year of ordination and district on which it took place:
6c. First district minister’s license was issued by which district:

7a. Record of Licensed Ministry

	Year	Licensed by District	Served as	Place
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe
Describe

7b. If currently assigned as an associate pastor (PSV), is the assignment:

Full-timePart-Time
8. Have you ever been involved in church trouble of any kind?*

YesNo
If yes to question 8, please explain.
9. Are you in full sympathy and hearty accord with the standards, doctrines, and government of the Church of the Nazarene?*

YesNo
10. Will you wholeheartedly support the church and its institutions?

YesNo
11. What experience have you had thus far in preaching?
12a. Do you sense the urgency of Christians being entirely sanctified?

YesNo
12b. Does your ministry result in the sanctification of believers?

YesNo
If no to question 12 to either of the above questions, please explain.
13. How many would you estimate were sanctified under your ministry during the past two years?
Personal Information
14. Are you in good health?*

YesNo
If no to question 14, state particulars.
15. Are your spouse and children in good health?

YesNo
If no to question 15, state particulars.
16. Are there physical irregularities in your family that would hinder your ministry?

YesNo
If yes to question 16, state particulars.
17. Does your spouse support you in your commitment to fulfill your calling?

YesNo
If no to question 17, state particulars.

18. Financials debts; add amounts as well in explanation

	Vendor	Amount	Explanation
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt
Debt

19. Are you behind on any debt or obligation?

YesNo
If yes to question 19, please explain.
20a. Have you been divorced?*

YesNo
20b. Has your marriage been annulled? (*Note: If the marriage was consummated, the annulment would be treated as a divorce; if it wasnot consummated, the annulment would not be treated as a possible barrier to ordination.)

YesNo
20c. Was the marriage consummated?

YesNo
20d. 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 524.1 (#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.”)

YesNo
20e. Have you already submitted the supporting documents? (If these details have not been submitted, immediate contact should be made with the District Secretary.)

YesNo
21. Has your spouse been divorced, had an annulment, or a legal separation?

YesNo
If yes to either of the above questions 21, please explain:
22. If married, are you now living with your spouse?

YesNo
If no to questions 22, please explain:
23a Have you ever been arrested, convicted or pled "no contest" at any time?

YesNo
23b Have you ever been accused of child molestation, exploitation or abuse?

YesNo
If yes to either of the above questions 23, please explain:
Signature & List of Manual Paragraphs Read
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.Please indicate if you have read these sections.*

Yes, I have read these sections of the Manual.No, I have not yet read these sections of the Manual.
List the paragraph numbers from the Manual indicating the portions you have read dealing with the "Call & Qualifications of Ministry" and "The Licensed Minister."
The General Assembly has outlined the COURSE OF STUDY in the Manual and 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 chairman of the district board, or you may consult with your local pastor.*

I am aware of the Course of Study and am in contact and enrolled with the Board of Ministry - Studies.Other
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Application for District License

APPLICANT'S INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Religious Experience

Church Relations

Personal Information

Signature & List of Manual Paragraphs Read