Application for Ministerial Credentials

All parts of this application must be completed entirely.

A non-refundable application fee of $95 CAD must be included with this application which can be sent by accessing the link at the bottom of this application form. If you have been approved to upgrade your license to Ordination, please note there is a service fee of $500 for your public ordination service.

Credentialing Process

An application is considered complete once all documentation is received by Anchor Ministerial Fellowship. This includes the application, all references, a vulnerable sector police check, and the application fee.

Applications are processed in the order they are received. Soon after, you will be contacted to arrange a time to meet with the Anchor Credentialing Committee. This meeting typically occurs on a Thursday morning and is designed to allow the Anchor Leadership to get to know you and discern with you if licensing is appropriate for your situation. Please note, it can take 2 to 3 months before your interview is arranged based on the number of applicants in process. The recommendation of the Credential Committee will then be voted on by the Board of Directors. You will be promptly notified by the leadership of Anchor Ministerial Fellowship of the decision made by the Board of Directors.

The annual Licensing Fee appropriate to your level of license is payable upon acceptance. Your printed Ministerial Licence card will be sent upon receipt of your payment.

Should you have questions pertaining to this application, please contact Anchor Ministerial Fellowship.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Application for Ministerial Credentials

Please inform what type of license you are seeking with Anchor. This application is being submitted for consideration of the following status for ministerial credentials:

Ministerial Credentials *

If approved, how you would like your name to appear on your certificate?

Text *

If you are applying for ordination or recognition of ordination, if approved, would you like your title to be Reverend or Pastor?

Ordained title

Note

In order to be considered for Ordination, an individual must maintain a General License with Anchor Ministerial Fellowship for a period of two years. (This does not apply to Recognition of Ordination applicants).

General Information

All applicants must have:

(A) A definite call, confirmed by the witness of the Holy Spirit;
(B) An understanding of, and faith in, the purpose of God through your call; and,
(C) A desire and dedication to give yourself wholly to the ministry.

I posess all three of these attributes

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Personal Information

Address Line 1 *

Apt/Unit/Box

City *

Province/State *

Postal/Zip Code *

Country *

Gender *

Birthday *

Citizenship *

Marital Status *

If married or separated

Were you or your spouse ever married before? *

Were you or your spouse ever divorced *

Do you or your spouse have a living former spouse? *

If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, please provide a full explanation below

Previous Marriage Information

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Education

Please type in the name of the school(s) and year graduated

Elementary School

Elementary School Graduation

High School

High School Graduation

College / University

College / University Graduation

Degrees, Diplomas or additional training

List your Bible Education

Present Occupation *

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Christian experience

Are you born again in accordance with John 3:3 *

Since when (year)

If no, please explain

Do you presently hold ministerial credentials with any other church body or fellowship? *

Type of Credentials

Held with what group?

Mailing address of your associated group

Do you wish to retain these credentials? *

Date of Ordination or initial issue of these credentials

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Former credentials and ministry

Have you previously held ministerial credentials which are now invalid? *

If Yes, answer below

If yes, provide the date issued, name and address of the credentialing body, and explain the reason(s) why the credentials have lapsed.

Previous credentialing body and why they have lapsed

Have you ever had your credentials revoked? *

Details of revoked credentials

Have you ever been involved in a church split? *

Details of church split

Ministry Experience

List, with dates and places, past Christian ministry in which you have been engaged:

What Christian ministry are you now engaged in and where?

Do you have a call to any specific line of Christian ministry? *

If yes, what line of Christian Ministry are you called?

Do you presently have a pastor and attend a local Church or Fellowship? *

If yes, please provide the name of your pastor, church name and address.

Pastor's Name, Church and Address

Is your pastor a relative? *

Are you a pastor? *

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Sponsor and references

Sponsor

Anchor believes strongly in the principle of spiritual accountability. Accordingly, members must have someone they relate to in a pastoral role and from whom they are open to receive counsel. The sponsor fulfills this responsibility. Read the Sponsor Agreement Sheet and ask the individual who best fulfills this role in your life to submit the attached Reference and Sponsor's Agreement Sheets on your behalf. Please note that your sponsor must have or have had pastoral experience, and may not be your spouse.

Sponsor - First Name *

Sponsor - Last Name *

Sponsor - Email Address *

Sponsor - Home Phone

Sponsor - Cell Phone

References

List the name, address and telephone number of your chosen Sponsor and three additional references who will complete and submit a reference form on your behalf. Your references must have known you for at least four years, and may not be your spouse.

Reference #1

Reference #1 - First Name *

Reference #1 - Last Name *

Reference #1 - Email Address *

Reference #1 - Primary Phone

Reference #1 - Cell Phone

Reference #2

Reference #2 - First Name *

Reference #2 - Last Name *

Reference #2 - Email Address *

Reference #2 - Primary Phone

Reference #2 - Cell Phone

Reference #3

Reference #3 - First Name *

Reference #3 - Last Name *

Reference #3 - Email Address *

Reference #3 - Home Phone

Reference #3 - Cell Phone

Spouse Comments

Do you have any disagreement concerning this application?

Please explain how you feel you relate to your spouse's ministry

Do you have any personal reservations about relating to Anchor?

If yes, please explain your reservations

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Interview

Each applicant is required to appear before the Credentialing Committee for an interview. You will be notified of an interview time and location upon receipt of all your paperwork regarding your application.

Application Fee

An application fee of $95 CAD must be enclosed with this application which can be submitted via cheque payable to Anchor Ministerial Fellowship mailed to 130 Patrick St. W, Fergus On, N1M 1L5. (Please do not send cash in the mail.) Alternatively, Application Fee's can be submitted online by clicking the submit & pay button below.

Processing of applications can take up to 2 months. Please refer to the Credentialing Process section on page 1 for details on the 60 day application window.

Payment Options * *

I would like to pay through mail or e-transfer
I would like to pay now online

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