Ordination & Credentialing
Your pathway to recognized ministry in The Wesleyan Church
Steps to Ordination
Exploring the Call
Discern your calling to ministry through prayer, mentorship, and assessment
Complete ministry calling assessment
Meet with Area Director
Attend 'Called to Ministry' event
Education
Complete required theological and ministerial education
Enroll in approved institution
Complete core curriculum
Apply for scholarships if needed
Interviews & Assessment
Meet with the District Board of Ministerial Development
Submit application packet
Prepare testimony
Schedule DBMD interview
Licensing
Receive your ministerial license to begin ministry
Complete licensing requirements
Submit background check
Attend licensing ceremony
Ordination
Full recognition as an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church
Complete ministry experience
Final DBMD review
Ordination service
Forms & Documents
Application for Ministerial Candidacy
Educational Transcript Request
Ministry Reference Form
Licensing Application
Ordination Application
All Ministerial Students, Licensed & Ordained Pastors
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Additional Tasks for Solo/Senior Pastors
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