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Licensing and Ordination

The Distinctions

  1. Licensing is the first step of formal endorsement for ministry, whereas ordination is the final step. 
    1. Licensing may be for those who lack an approved ministry degree or requisite theological schooling, whereas ordination may be for those who have completed a relevant educational process. 
    2. Licensing may limit certain ministry roles or activities, such as serving as the Sr. Pastor or an Elder, performing weddings, funerals, whereas ordination may have no such limitations, unless specified in the church bylaws. Such as no staff serving as an Elder except the Sr. Pastor. 
  2. Both credentials are granted by the Elders or their designates. 
  3. ​Licensing is attainable after two years of ministry, whereas ordination is attainable after three years of licensing. 
  4. Licensing and ordination are conferred by the Elders or their designates. 
  5. Licensing and ordination may be revoked by the Elders. 
  6. Licensing and ordination may be accepted (transferred) from an outside ministry by the Elders. 
  7. The IRS recognizes both licensed and ordained ministers as clergy. 

The Pathways

For Licensing.

Upon completion of two years of ministry, the person desiring licensing must do the following: 
  1. Complete the Application for Ordination. 


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