Credentialing
Becoming a Credentialed Minister with the EMCC
Credentials are a statement of confidence in the individuals who bear these credentials. The issuing of ministry credentials is one of the important responsibilities entrusted to the National Church. A credentialed minister has been affirmed and approved in their calling, gifting and leadership to serve with the EMCC.
EMCC issues three types of ministry credentials.
Provisional License (PL)
Allows gifted leaders who do not have the requisite educational training, experience, or other criteria, to be recognized with a credential while working on the necessary provisions to obtain an LM credential
Licensed Minister Credential (LM)
Requires the equivalency of a B.TH preparation in Bible and Theology.
Ordained Minister Credential (OM)
Granted to licensed ministers who have developed a proven track record of leadership, integrity and doctrinal soundness, and who, after at least 2 years of proven service, are put forward for Ordination by their congregation.
Recognition of Previous Ordination (ROPO)
Recognition occurs in cases where an individual holds credentials from another denomination and the EMCC has no bi-lateral agreement. That recognition may happen when it is judged that the previous credential is sufficiently equivalent to EMCC ordination. Where the preparation for ordination differs substantially, a minister from another denomination will apply for license.
Interested in obtaining credentials with EMCC?
Here is a general overview of the credentialing process:
Contact Regional Minister (RM) to begin process. Find yours here.
Phase 1 Application
ALL those seeking credentials with the EMCC will start with Phase 1 (except for those who currently hold LM credentials with the EMCC and are applying to obtain OM status).Interview with RM or Representative
Phase 2 Application
(either LM, or ROPO track selected by RM)Interview with Credential Interview Team
Recommendation to the President
We have a number of Credential Interview Teams (CITs) who serve across the country, allowing for a quality Interview experience closer to our applicants and congregations.
