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SUMMARY:All District License & Ordination Apps. Due
DESCRIPTION:\n1. The local minister’s license\n\n2. The district minister’s license\nAfter holding a local license and meeting educational requirements, the candidate can apply for a district license.\n\nEducational requirements: The candidate must begin and make progress in a validated “Course of Study”.\nDistrict application: The candidate submits an application to the district’s Board of Ministry, along with a recommendation from their local church board.\nInterview and renewal: A candidate is interviewed by the District Board of Ministry and must renew their license annually. \n\n3. Ordination\nThis final stage confers permanent ministerial credentials.\n\nTime and service: Candidates typically serve as district-licensed ministers in an assigned ministry role for a minimum of three consecutive years.\nFinal requirements: The candidate must complete the full Course of Study and fulfill any other district-specific requirements.\nFinal interview: The candidate interviews with the District Board of Ministry for final recommendation.\nAssembly approval: Ordination is confirmed by a vote at the District Assembly and approved by the General Superintendent.\n\nCandidates facing this specific deadline should take the following steps to ensure their application is complete and submitted on time:\n\nConfirm the deadline: Check with the specific district’s Board of Ministry for confirmation that March 15, 2026, is indeed the application deadline for the upcoming interviews.\nComplete the application: Finish and submit the required application materials for either the district license or ordination, as appropriate.\nSecure recommendations: Make sure the recommendation form from the local church board is completed and sent to the district.\nSubmit educational documents: Provide transcripts to the Board of Ministry to verify completed Course of Study requirements.\nSchedule an interview: Ensure an interview slot is scheduled with the Board of Ministry, as this is a mandatory step.\n\n
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