LICENSING AND ORDINATION APPLICATION

We are now accepting applications for Shift Today Ministries Licensing Program for Fall 2020.

IMPORTANT: Before completing your application review all the questions below. If a question does not pertain to you, put “N/A” so that the application is complete. Applications can't be saved and filled out at a later time once you have begun to enter your information online. All applications will be processed once all questions are answered, the application is signed and dated, and the application fee paid in full.

ONLINE LICENSING AND ORDINATION APPLICATION

For which type of license are your applying for? *

Licensing Credentials – Must be committed to a vital relationship with a local church and actively participating in the functions of that church. Ordination Credentials – Must publicly minister the Word of God a minimum of 20 times per year. (This is usually reserved for full-time ministers) All application fees are non-refundable

Ordained Minister $100.00

Licensed Minister $100.00

Commissioned Minister $100.00

License Biennially Renewal $100.00

PERSONAL INFORMATION

MR.

MRS.

MISS

MS.

DR.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Best Contact Number

(###)

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Place of Birth

Date of Birth

YYYY

Gender

Female

Male

Marital Status:

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Race

Caucasian

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Native American

Other

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

Yes

Have you been water baptized?

Yes

Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues?

Yes

CHURCH INFORMATION

Church Name

Church Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Church Phone

(###)

###

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Pastor's Name

Do you have a denomination background?

Yes

If yes, what is your denomination background?

MINISTRY INFORMATION

If other, please specify

If a pastor, how long have you been in the pastorate?

If you are not a senior pastor, are you vitally connected and committed to a local church and in alignment to its leadership?

Yes

If you are not an itinerant teacher, evangelist or missionary, are you actively and effectively involved in your church's ministries and/or outreaches?

Yes

Does your ministry require you to perform any of the following?

Perform Weddings

Perform Baptisms

Perform Funerals

N/A

If you are a pastor, how did you come to be in that position?

Founded the church/ministry

Joined an existing church/ministry

Other

If other, please specify

In a typical month, how many times do you minister God's Word in official church or evangelistic services? (This does not include Sunday School, Life-Groups, Prayer Meetings, Bible Studies)

1-5

5-10

10-15

15 or more

What regular weekly services do you conduct?

How long do you realistically expect it will be before your ministry supports you totally?

LICENSE/ORDINATION INFORMATION

Have you previously been licensed before?

Yes

If yes, please state when and by whom

Are your credentials listed current?

Yes

If your current credentials are not current, please explain in detail when they expired — or were revoked — and why

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

High School

Did you graduate?

Yes Diploma/G.E.D.

School

Did you graduate?

Yes Diploma/Degree Earned

Major

School

Did you graduate?

Yes Diploma/Degree Earned

Major

MINISTRY HISTORY

Give a brief description of your work for the Lord, please be specific enough that we can see the basic elements involved.

CURRENT MINISTRY

What are you current ministry responsibilities and functions? Please be specific regarding your actual ministry involvement.

MINISTRY CALLING

What is the primary calling of your ministry?

MINISTRY GOALS

What do you anticipate as being your work for the Lord in the future?

SHIFT TODAY MINISTRY AFFILIATION

Why do you want to be licensed or ordained by Shift Today Ministries Ministerial Licensing and Ordination Association?

Are you in agreement with doctrines and beliefs of Shift Today Ministries?

Yes

Are you prepared to take the trainings necessary and complete the volunteer assignments to meet the requirements for licensing?

Yes

If granted a license, will you faithfully follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the leadership and governing boards of Shift Today Ministries Licensing and Ordination Association and avail yourself to serve the church/ministry?

Yes

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AFFIDAVIT OF AGREEMENT BEFORE SIGNING AND DATING ONLINE.

By applying, I agree to bind myself to all the requirements and regulations of Shift Today Ministries, Inc. I also agree that in no way I am guaranteed a license unless the board of directors and ministerial licensing and ordination committee determine that I qualify and have met all the requirements.

I certify that I have truthfully and accurately answered all questions contained in this application.

I understand that falsification of any kind is immediate grounds for refusal of my application or revocation of my license/ordination should falsehood be discovered after license/ordination has been granted.

I acknowledge that I agree with the Shift Today Ministries Statement of Faith in its entirety without reservation or exception.

I agree to maintain compliance with the Requirements and Standards set forth in this application.

I hereby state my willingness to support and submit to the leadership and governing board and guidelines of Shift Today Ministries Licensing and Ordination Association.

If at any time I feel I can no longer agree with the beliefs and practices of Shift Today Ministries, or if it is requested by those in leadership and governing board, I will forfeit my ministerial credentials.

Online Text Signature

First Name

Last Name

Today's Date

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