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Since 1971, SPDAG has been equipping and training pastors and ministers for effective church ministry. Our motto is Healthy Pastors, Healthy Families, and Healthy Churches.
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626.968.5088 Ext. 401
Horas de Oficina:
Mon-Thu: 9:00am – 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am- 12:pm
Address: 614 S 5th Ave La Puente CA 91746
Email: sectreasoffice@spdag.org
Renueva sus credenciales
Para renovar sus credenciales con el distrito para 2024, complete los formularios que se enumeran a continuación.Descargue este forma para renovar sus credenciales de ministro. Recuerde que hay dos renovaciones que se deben hacer: Una con SPD que debe ser hecha para Octubre 31, 2023. Otra con el Concilio General que debe ser hecha para Diciembre 15, 2023
Fecha límite de SPDAG Octubre 31, 2023
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Fecha límite de las oficinas nacionales Diciembre 15, 2023
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The Application Process
Processing time
The credential application process generally takes between three to six months (depending on follow-up with procedural steps)
COST
The cost of the application process for the South Pacific District is $160, which is non-refundable. The cost of the application process for the General Council is separate. (Information on next page) www.ag.org
EDUCATION
Completion of formal Bible School in; an endorsed school, college or university of Assemblies of God. (2 years are required)
Completed AG History and Governs (In the United States) before applying Completion of a ministerial level of Berean College or Global University or a Biblical Institute (Transcripts of classes taken are required. Transcripts must be evaluated to confirm that they meet the required classes).
CERTIFIED MINISTER
Synoptic Gospels: Life and teachings of Christ
Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
Prison Epistles
Introduction to Hermeneutics
The Local Church in Evangelism
Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
AG History, Missions, and Governance
Beginning Ministerial Internship
LICENSED MINISTER
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Romans
Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective
Introduction to Homiletics
Eschatology: A Study of Things to come
Effective Leadership
Conflict Management for Church Leaders
Intermediate Ministerial Internship
ORDAINED MINISTER
The Corinthian Correspondence
The Pentateuch
The Poetic Books – Psalms and Proverbs
Prayer and Worship
Preaching in the Contemporary World
Church Administration, Finance, and Law
Pastoral Ministry
Advanced Ministerial Internship
LEGAL RESIDENCE IN THE COUNTRY
You must be an American Citizen or have a Permanent Residency (Green Card)
You have a Religious Visa (R1 with AG) or permission to work.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
You must be attending and supporting one of the churches of our District for at least six months before applying for credentials.
BACKGROUND AND CREDIT CHECK
You must undergo a background and credit check.
IF DIVORCED
If you (or your spouse) have divorced, you must complete another application explaining the causes of the divorce. To be eligible, you must be under a category that meets with standards of the AG.
YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL THE FORMS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
- Official app
- Background check disclosure
- Authorization and Release Form (Notarized)
- Authorization and release for spouse (notarized)
- Presbyter Recommendation (Executive and District)
- Pastors reference
- Ministers Reference
- University reference
- Employer Reference
- Friends referral
- Bankruptcy questionnaire
- Exam synopsis (according to the level you are applying for)
INCLUDES PAYMENT
- The second control must be made to the General Council. (The amount of the check varies depending on the level for which you are applying.)
- Certified: $20.00 Licensed: $25.00 Ordained: $30.00
- A check for $160.00 payable to the South Pacific District (this includes the application processing fee of $50, a paper filing fee of $10, a background and credit check of $75; as well as the $25 exam).
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
- Copy of passport, permanent residence card or work permit
- Copy of social security card
- Copy of your state ID
- Two photos (passport size)
- Don't forget to include two checks)
- If in case of divorce or recognition of credentials of a council from another country, follow the guidelines established for such cases, in addition to all other requirements and forms.
- Copy of official transcripts
- FINAL STEP
Once your package is complete, please sent to the Southern Pacific District: Attn: Secretary-Treasurer at 614 S 5th Ave. La Puente, CA 91746
Upon receipt of your complete package, your information will be reviewed in detail to determine eligibility. The District officials will then present it to the credentials committee for approval. If it is a particular case considered (divorce, recognition of credentials from another country or credit problems) it must be approved by the Executive Presbytery (which meets four times a year) in our Council. Once approved, it is sent to the General Council for final and official approval.
The credentials of the ministers are not active until the legal and official authorities confirmation is received from the General Council. Requests that are not completed within one year of receipt will begin the process again.
Remember….The gifts of Christ to the Church include apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11), exhorters, administrators, leaders, and helpers (Romans 12: 7, 8). We understand that God's call to these ministry gifts is entirely within His sovereign discretion regardless of gender, race, disability, or national origin. All ordained, licensed, and certified ministers holding current credentialed ministry are authorized to perform the ordinances and ceremonies (priestly functions) of the church, and those who hold a local church credential as provided below. Three ministry classifications are recognized and transferable among all Assemblies of God Districts and the fourth classification of a local church credential as follows:
Those people who show promise of usefulness in Christian service, who are up to biblical standards, and who have met the necessary requirements and have received divine confirmation of their call to current service.
License to preach. Those people who have a divine calling. and I have had some experience in the Lord's work and the purpose of giving
themselves totally to the ministry. They shall demonstrate this purpose by doing such preparation as required by the Executive Presbytery and is actively
engaged in some recognized aspect of ministry full time.
Ordained ministers are those 23 years of age. or older who have met the necessary qualifications, have actively participated as a licensed Minister in some recognized aspect of ministry full-time for at least two consecutive years just prior to ordination, and who have appeared and tested themselves before the Executive Presbytery.
A local church credential may be provided by a local General Church affiliated with and incorporated into the General Council under basic guidelines adopted by the General Presbytery and additional guidelines adopted by this District. The local church credential will not be transferable (limited to the local issuing church) and will be limited to two years (renewable by the local church for an additional two years). A person with a local church credential may perform the ordinances and ceremonies (priestly functions) of the church if they are authorized in writing by the senior pastor of the local church issuing the credential.
Certified Minister (a)
$147
Per month
- Voting privilege
- Eligible to Pastor a Church
- Eligible for resources on SPDAG+
- Life insurance
- SPDAG event discounts
- Run for district executive office positions
Licensed Minister (a)
$151
Per month
- Voting privilege
- Eligible to Pastor a Church
- Eligible for resources on SPDAG+
- Life insurance
- SPDAG event discounts
- Run for district executive office positions
Ordained Minister (a)
$162
Per month
- Voting privilege
- Eligible to Pastor a Church
- Eligible for resources on SPDAG+
- Life insurance
- SPDAG event discounts
- Run for district executive office positions
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