Pastor Licensing Information
If you are interested in obtaining credentials in the North Central Region, the following steps/forms are required.
1. Download the following documents:
Ministerial License Application
Spouse Application
Background/Credit Check Procedure
Reference Form for Church Official
Reference form for Friend
Reference Form for Employer
Reference Form for Pastor
2. Submit the Credit Disclosure form and payment directly to MCUSA per the instructions in the Background/Credit Check Procedure above.
3. Submit the rest of the completed and signed documents and a current photo (jpeg if emailing) to the MCNCR address below.
4. Request that official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended be forwarded to the MCNCR.
5. The MCUSA has a Pastor Orientation course that gives a broad introduction to key information about the vision, ministry, history, resources, and responsibilities of every leader and church in the Missionary Church. Everyone, including new credential applicants, has the opportunity to view and take the course by going HERE and scrolling down to the bottom of the page. Cost is $35.
After receiving all components of the Application, the MCNCR will:
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Check references
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Schedule an interview with the Credential Coordinator
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Schedule an interview with the Committee on Credentials
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Contact applicant with the results of interview and to communicate any additional steps, if needed
See Education Requirements HERE.