ALL ABOUT CREDENTIALING

THE PURPOSE OF CREDENTIALING IS TO:

  • Affirm God’s call upon a person’s life.

  • Verify that this person meets the qualifications and standards for ministry in the Evangelical Free Church of America.

  • Approve this person for ministerial service under the auspices of the EFCA.

  • Provide legal status in the exercise of that person’s ministry.

Additionally, the Forest Lakes District believes that through credentialing, the District Board of Ministerial Standing can:

  • Ensure leaders are properly equipped to handle the Word of God.

  • Verify that candidates are committed to EFCA theology and doctrine.

For the candidate, credentialing provides:

  • Accountability to the local church and association at large. 

  • Opportunities for further education, personal growth, and development.

DIRECTOR OF CREDENTIALING

I am committed to serving you well and ensuring that your credentialing experience is affirming, encouraging, and rewarding. I regularly pray for our candidates, that this season of studying Scripture, prayer, and disciple-making would be fruitful for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out at any time with questions. I'm here to support you.

Blessings,
Ashley Haferman

A NOTE FROM ASHLEY HAFERMAN

CREDENTIALS OFFERED BY THE EFCA:

  • Ministry License - Three-Year Renewable

  • Ministry License - Five-Year Non-Renewable

  • Certificate of Christian Ministry

  • Certificate of Ordination

  • Transfer of Ordination (used in few circumstances)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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