License Leading to Certificate

        	              

This credential is designed specifically for those who are preparing for a permanent credential but have not yet fulfilled the requirements.




A ministry license is valid only as long as the holder remains active in the kind of ministry for which the license was issued.  It will be issued for three years and, thereafter, one year at a time until a permanent credential is obtained (up to two additional years).




The primary purpose of the license is to identify theological competency and alignment with the EFCA.  Since it is temporary, it is valid for three years and leads either to the Certificate of Christian Ministry (which focuses on theological proficiency) or the Certificate of Ordination (which focuses on theological mastery).



Required Documents for License Leading to Certificate



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  • Letter from candidate indicating his desire to be ordained by the EFCA
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  • Credential Application
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  • Letter of recommendation from the church where the candidate is and if different, a letter from the church in which the candidate is serving. (See Character Assessment Guidelines below)
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  • Record of attendance from the dean’s office of the Bible school or seminary (If a previous letter is on file, a second letter is not necessary.)
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  • Written license thesis
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  • Minutes from licensing council
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  • Recommendation from the district board or credentialing council
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  • Updated EFCA Minister’s Profile
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  • Completion of EFCA Required Reading or completion of TEDS History and Polity course
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