The Assemblies of God offers three different levels of credentials to those who are called of God into a life of ministry and service.
Certificate of Ministry
This level is for efficient helpers in gospel work who devote a part of their time to Christian service. They shall show promise of usefulness in the gospel work. They shall devote a part of their time to Christian ministry and, at the discretion of the district credentials committees, remain under the supervision of a pastor or a designated supervisor. They shall preach at least 12 times a year or be actively engaged in some other aspect of ministry.
License
There are two different types of credential at the License level - Preaching and Specialized:
License To Preach - for those who give clear evidence of a divine call and whose desire is to devote their lives to preaching the full gospel.
Specialized Ministries License - for those whose evident purpose is to devote their time to a specialized ministry, such as Christian education, music or other full-time ministry.
Ordination
This level is for those who give proof of their call and whose mature ministry qualifies them for a wide range of leadership responsibilities in full-time gospel ministries. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age, have held a license to preach, and have been engaged in active work as a pastor, evangelist, or some other recognized and proven full-time preaching ministry for two full consecutive years immediately prior to ordination.
