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By answering this call, you step into a path that God has laid out for you, filled with potential for growth, spiritual depth, and the chance to lead others towards a closer relationship with Christ.

Steps for Credentialing Basic Qualifications Credential Levels Education Requirements Education Path Options Exam Study Guides

STEPS FOR CREDENTIALING

Step 1

Speak to your Sectional Presbyter for Application

PRESBYTERS

Step 2

Fill out Application, including transcripts and references

Step 3

Take Credentialing Exam

Study Guides

Step 4

Credentialing Interview with TLHN Executive Presbytery

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

According to the General Council Constitution and Bylaws, Art. VII. Section 2., the following qualifications pertain to all applicants for ministerial recognition:

SALVATION

Testimony to having experienced the new birth (John 3:5).

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Testimony to having received the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence of speaking in other tongues according to Acts 2:4.

Evidence of call to ministry

A blameless Christian life and a good report of those who are outside the Christian faith (Titus 1:7; 1 Timothy 3:7).

Christian character

A blameless Christian life and a good report of those who are outside the Christian faith (Titus 1:7; 1 Timothy 3:7).

Doctrinal position

A thorough understanding of and agreement with our doctrinal position as contained in the Statement of Fundamental Truths.

Voluntary cooperation and commitment to the Fellowship

An active loyalty to our constitutional agreements, a cooperative spirit, and a readiness to seek and receive the counsel of older mature Christians and those in positions of authority.

Credential levels + qualifications

Certificate of Ministry

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network AG for no less than one year. They shall be actively engaged in some aspect of ministry except in case of ill health or advanced age. Devote a part of their time to Christian ministry. While serving in the local church under the supervision of a pastor.

CERTIFIED

Ministry License

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. This credential is required before advancing to Ordination. Must be a member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network AG for no less than one year. Have clear evidence of a divine call, a practical experience in preaching, together with an evident purpose to devote one’s time to preaching the gospel, except in case of ill health.

Licensed

Ordination

Qualifications for Ordination are outlined in the New Testament scriptures (I Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:7-9). They shall be persons of mature Christian experience who are qualified and able to undertake the responsibilities of the full ministry.

In addition, applicants must be 23 years of age or older, a member of the Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network AG for no less than one year, and must hold a Licensed Minister credential for at least two consecutive years prior to being ordained.

ordained

Education Requirements

There are specific education requirements for ministers at each credential level and there are multiple paths you can take to meet these requirements.

The information provided in this section should help you determine if educational requirements have been met and, if needed, help identify the best way forward to meet the requirements in the future.

Regardless of the path that you choose, we will be happy to evaluate your transcripts and let you know what courses will count towards credentials and what courses you may need to complete. Step 1 of our Steps to Apply includes a transcript evaluation.

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certified

Completion of 48 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/theology courses.

Introduction to Hermeneutics
Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance
A Spirit Empowered Church
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
Introduction to Theology
Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
Beginning Ministerial Internship

2

Licensed

Completion of 72 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/theology courses.

Introduction to AG Missions
Effective Leadership
Conflict Management
Acts
Prison Epistles
Romans
Eschatology
The Local Church in Evangelism
Introduction to Homiletics
Intermediate Ministerial Internship

3

Ordained

Completion of 96 hours, must include 24 hours of Bible/theology courses

Pastoral Ministry
Preaching in the Contemporary World
Prayer and Worship
Corinthians
The Pentateuch
Church Administration, Finance, and Law
Poetic Books

Education Path Options

Option 1

Attend Nelson University (formally SAGU) or other Assemblies of God University or College

Nelson (formally SAGU) students: once you have completed the Bible Core courses, you are ready to apply for credentials. Submit the Credentialing Pre-App found under Step 1 of our Steps to Apply.

See courses and hours listed above.

Nelson Website

Option 2

Global University, Berean School of the Bible

This is a self-paced independent study program that provides the academic requirements for all three levels of credentials.

If you have previously taken courses with Global University prior to 2020, to determine the courses needed to meet eligibility, submit the Credentialing Pre-App found under Step 1 of our Steps to Apply.

See courses and required listed above.

Global University website

Option 3

Texas Louisiana Hispanic Network School of Ministry

TLHNSOM offers courses at multiple locations throughout the TLHN Network, including a campus with courses in Spanish.

Option 4

Non-Assemblies of God Education

If you have completed a comparable program of study at another reputable Bible school of seminary, your transcript will be evaluated against the Global University course requirements listed in Option 2 above.

There are 2 required courses for all applicants that attended a non-Assemblies of God school. These courses can be taken with Global University, Berean School of the Bible.