What is the Ministers in Training Program?
Program Overview
The Ministers in Training program is a 12-month journey designed to equip men and women who feel called to ministry with the proper tools for biblical preaching/teaching, leadership, pastoral care, and mentorship in the church and beyond.
What's Included
• 12-Month Ministers in Training Class
• Training materials & resources
• Minister Certificate of License (Upon Completion)
• Minister License Card (Upon Completion)
Why Become a Minister?
Opportunities to Serve – Ministers have unique doors opened to impact people’s lives through preaching, teaching, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and community outreach.
Credibility & Recognition – Being licensed affirms your training and equips you with credentials to serve in official capacities.
Mentorship & Covering – You gain guidance, accountability, and encouragement from experienced leaders who walk alongside you.
Obedience to God’s Call – Many feel a stirring in their spirit to serve God’s people, and ministry provides a faithful way to respond.
Kingdom Impact – Ministry allows the opportunity to spread the Gospel, through preaching, discipleship, and making a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Benefits of Being a Licensed Minister
*Carrying a ministerial license and card affirms both the call of God and the recognition of the church body
Credibility & Recognition – Official acknowledgment as a minister of the Gospel, affirming spiritual authority and readiness to serve.
Opportunities for Service – Eligibility to preach, teach, conduct weddings, baptisms, funerals, and other ministerial duties where recognition is required.
Access to Resources – Training materials, continued education, leadership, and ministry development opportunities.
Identification & Verification – A ministerial license card serves as proof of ministerial status, useful in official or pastoral settings.
Spiritual Affirmation – Public recognition that one has been called, equipped, and entrusted to serve the Kingdom of God with integrity.
How To Apply
2026 Enrollment
Step 1: Review program details.
Step 2: Complete online application form.
Step 3: Pay $250 enrollment fee.
Step 4: Begin your 12-month journey
(start date: January 2026)
Annual License Renewal
Fee: $50.00 (Annually)
The Annual License Renewal ensures that licensed ministers remain in good standing with the fellowship/organization. Renewal affirms a minister’s continued commitment to their calling, provides accountability, and maintains the benefits of being recognized as a licensed minister of the Gospel.
