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Second to one's experience of being born again into salvation by Christ Jesus, a person's agreement
with God calling him/her to be a gift-specific Minister of Christ is the most important election in
one's lifetime.
Because of this, True Hope Churches & Ministries takes very seriously the matter of granting
credential recognizing Divine Ordination into The Ministry of The Gospel. It is because of this
that we do much more than print a certificate with your name on it ... we actually want you to make
full proof of your ministry!
We want to know that you are indeed Ordained of God and are not seeking some false benefit or
advantage for yourself! At the same time, we know that in many traditional churches, there are
false restrictions and requirements placed on a candidate for ordination and many truly ordained
ministers of Christ are frustrated in their election of ministry!
Not that one elects him or herself into a position of ministry, but that he or she elects to comply
with what God calls that person in ministry! We are told to make our calling and election sure
which in reality means this, we are to make sure of what God calls us and subsequently that we make
certain that we elect to comply with that calling! This holds true first in salvation and second in
ministry!
True Hope Churches & Ministries holds the strong conviction that each of God's children are to
be engaged in one of the five areas of ministry, and that each of the five areas of ministry are to
be led by those which God has ordained to hold a higher degree of responsibility and accountability
... to both God and His people!
We humans do not ordain men and women of God into the Ministry of Christ, only God can do that! We
can only be faithful to recognize those whom God has Divinely Ordained into His Ministry and
support that recognition by validating that Divine Ordination in the eyes of men!
With that in mind, True Hope Churches & Ministries offer 3 levels of Minister Credentials to
those men/women who meet the Biblical qualifications.
Each applicant must affirm that they agree with and will abide by:
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE ITEMS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION, THANK
YOU
Register Here For Minister's
Credentials
Ministry Apprentice
- (aka Christian Worker Certificate) For the person who is just beginning in
Christian Ministry this level is designed to acknowledge the person's call into ministry and to
validate his/her presence in ministry situations under the direction and supervision of an Ordained
Minister.
NOTE: A
Ministry Apprentice will be required to study prescribed study materials and courses of Bible
training and complete and submit periodic exams on this material. There are costs involved in these materials but are designed
to work within most budgets of those who are serious about this endeavor.
Once this prescribed course of studies are completed, you
may apply for Licensed Minister.
Licensed Minister
- This person has completed the basic studies in the Ministry Apprenticeship
and by recommendation of the Mentoring Minister is ready to advance to a more independent
performance of ministry. This person is authorized to conduct the sacraments of the Church and to
preach and teach Gospel messages without the presence of a supervising Ordained Minister but not
totally independent of ministerial oversight.
The minister with a License to Preach will have the authority to perform marriages and funerals
with the preparations for these services being made under the supervision of a Senior
Minister.
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A Licensed Minister will be required to complete a further series of studies and
materials with examinations due throughout the course.
These studies are intended to help the Minister develop a Biblical World View, learn
and apply Biblical Doctrine, learning to live a Biblically Confirmed Life thereby
developing an effective Life Message; you will determine and develop as the Ministry
Gift which God has designed you to be (Ephesians 4) and how to effectively function in
that calling in cooperation with the other ministry gifts to the
church.
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Licensed Ministers are expected to work under the supervision of an Ordained Minister
wherever possible.
Ministry Development Education will involve costs that are affordable to the budget of
a person serious about his or her advancement in the Ministry.
Upon conclusion of the study courses, you may apply for Ordination
Credentials.
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Ordained Minister - This person's
life displays the conduct resulting from a Biblical World View and exhibits the faith
in Christ as Lord in an manner that others can readily identify. This person
meets the Biblical qualifications and has satisfied all the prescribed studies* as
evidenced by written examination and is recognized as having been called by God as a
minister of the Gospel.
Ordained Ministers are fully authorized to
perform all the duties of Christian Ministry which include to
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Perform all sacraments and rites of the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ independent of
any direct supervision;
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Perform ceremonies of marriage according to Biblical standards and to be recognized as
legal marriages when so performed;
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Perform ceremonies of burial according to Biblical standards;
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Establish, expand and lead congregations of like Christian
faith;
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Recognize, raise up and recommend members of the Body of Christ, especially those from
within their congregations, those men and women whom God has called and ordained into
His ministry.
The Ordained Minister has the authority to grant ordination credentials to those whom he has
personally mentored into the ministry.
Ordination Credentials are granted only to those whose lives can be verified to be spiritually
mature, who exemplify Biblical standards of living in all areas of life.
Additionally, to receive Ordination Credentials from True Hope Churches & Ministries, one must
either:
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Already hold Ordination Credentials from a Biblically sound organization, are
in currently good standing with this same organization and are asking for
their existing credentials to be recognized by True Hope ...
-OR-
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Applicants who are willing
to accept our License To Minister credentials for a period of at least one year, and
faithful to complete any/all prescribed Bible studies, actively minister under the
direct supervision/mentorship of an Ordained Minister (local to the applicant whenever
possible) and that of True Hope Churches &
Ministries.
We will only
grant Ordination credentials to those who meet either of these two requirements.
This is the only means we have of "knowing those who labor ..." who are not local to us and
we will not grant credentials to anyone whose references and qualifications are not
verifiable.
*Notes
= Ordained Ministers who are desiring
to transfer their credentials to the covering authority of True Hope Churches & Ministries
are not required to undergo further course of studies, but as part of their application, must
complete a written exam that confirms their understanding of basic Christian Doctrine and
Theology and that they share like-faith with us.
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To acquire an application for minister's credentials, please register with True Hope
Churches & Ministries, upon successful registration you will be emailed a
Credentials Application Package for the level of credentials you indicated on your
registration.
During the application process, you will be personally interviewed by a True Hope
Churches & Ministries Leader. This interview may be conducted by telephone or, for
international applicants, by means of Internet or Skype LIVE CHAT. Personal contact is
an important aspect of being affiliated with True Hope Churches & Ministries, not
just during the application but throughout your tenure as a True Hope Minister!
You will be asked to supply at least two Ordained Ministers as personally known
references. Please ask their permission for this and also ask permission for us to
contact them personally in order to satisfy any questions we may
have.
PLEASE NOTE AGAIN: Ordination Credentials
will only be granted to persons who either:
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Ordained Ministers who are transferring their covering to True Hope Churches &
Ministries
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Who presently have held a License to Minister with us for at least one year and can
meet the Biblical qualifications for Ordination Credentials.
IF you do not meet either of these requirements ...
... Then you may apply for License to Minister Credentials which will be granted to those who can
demonstrate God's call of Ministry and who meet Biblical requirements for ministry leadership and
will comply with the requirements to satisfactorily complete any prescribed Ministry Study Courses while working with Ministry Leadership to develop
in their calling.
Licensed Ministers who carry credentials from another Ministry Organization may transfer their
Licensed Ministry Credentials to True Hope Ministries in like manner as Ordination Credentials, but
will have to: Complete the prescribed time period and courses of studies and pass an
Ordination Examination demonstrating his/her applied understanding of Christian Scripture in order
to apply for Ordination Credentials.
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