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Credentialing Requirements . . .
Certified Ministers:
General Requirements - They shall show promise of usefulness in the gospel work. They shall devote a part of their time to Christian ministry and, at the discretion of the District Credentials Committee, remain under the supervision of a pastor or a designated supervisor.
Pastoral Requirements - In the event a certified minister is serving in a position as the pastor, he shall be expected to advance to license to preach within 2 years of acceptance of the pastorate. This shall not apply to any minister who has reached the age of 65 or older or whose certificate has been issued on a provisional basis. Any exceptions shall be at the discretion of the District Credentials Committee.
Licensed Ministers:
Qualifications for license shall be in two categories:
(a) Preaching Ministry - Clear evidence of a divine call, practical experience in preaching, together with an evident purpose to devote one's time to preaching the gospel. Conformity to such provisions as are made for candidates by the General Council of the Assemblies of God in reading courses and other training.
(b) Specialized Ministry - Those with an evident purpose to devote their time to a specialized ministry such as Christian education, youth, music, church-related ministry by a minister's spouse, or other full-time ministries.
Ordained Ministers:
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Applicants must be twenty-three years of age or over.
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They must have met all requirements of the New York District in making application and filling out the form.
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No persons may be ordained to the ministry until he or she shall have held a license to preach and have been engaged in active work as a pastor or evangelist for at least two full consecutive years.
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They must be residents of the New York District and appear before its Credentials committee.