Phase 1 - Obtaining an EMCC Credential
Phase 1 of the EMCC Credential Application Process
Step #1 - Initial Contact with a Regional Minister or Director of World Partners to Begin Credential Process
Enquiries about Credentialing may be made by a local church or EMCC ministry by contacting a Regional Minister (RM), or in the case of a missionary or Global Worker, contacting the Director of World Partners (DWP)1.
Step #2 – Letter of Recommendation for Credentialing
A written letter of recommendation from the Board of the local ministry to start the candidate on the credential application process shall be submitted to the RM or DWP, or the candidate contacts the RM or DWP with the request accompanied by the written letter of recommendation from the local ministry. The recommendation must come by formal resolution of the board that is to be quoted in the letter. The person signing the letter cannot be a relative. The RM or DWP will review the letter of recommendation and then send this letter along with the candidate’s contact information to the EMCC credential administrator to begin Phase 1 of the credential application. NOTE: OM applicants skip Phase 1 and move directly to Phase 2.
Step #3 - Submit Phase 1 of the Online Application
Your RM or DWP will submit your name and email and you will be sent an online invite to fill out and submit all Phase 1 application pieces, including
A current resume
A current philosophy of ministry2
Two references; one from a former employer, one from a friend or neighbour (not a relative)3
Personal/Family Photo
Ministry Information Form
Family and Faith History (2 - 3 pages)
Police check including a Vulnerable Sector Search (your spouse needs to submit this also)
You will be asked to agree with and sign off on all EMCC Governing Documents and Position Papers, EMCC Board of Directors Member’s Policy, EMCC Credentialing Policy and EMCC Credential Holder Agreements.
Step #4 - Consultation with a Regional Minister or Director of World Partners
Once all of the above documents are submitted, and before you proceed with Phase 2 of the Application, your RM or DWP will meet with you and review your Phase 1 Application pieces. If you are being considered for a ministry position with an EMCC congregation, this must take place before any formal hiring or calling.
What’s Next?
Successful applicants will be assigned to a Credential category in order to proceed with Phase 2 of the Application. These categories include LM (Licensed Minister) and ROPO (Recognition of Previous Ordination).