Credential Application Procedure

 The following steps are for ANYONE interested in obtaining first-time credentials:

Step 1: New Credentials Orientation (NCO)
NCO is held twice each year (March & August). CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the next NCO.

Step 2: Educational Requirements
All applicants must meet the appropriate educational requirements for the appropriate credential level.  Educational requirements can be met through a variety of customizable training venues.  (Note: It is recommended that your start or complete the education courses prior to attending a New Credentials Orientation.)

Step 3: Application 

When the applicant has attended NCO and completed all or most of the required education courses, they may receive and submit the first part of the application. This includes 1) the General Council application, 2) application fee 3) authorization forms, 4) background check disclosure, and 5) an acceptable report from the General Council required background/credit check.

Once these items are received, applicants will be sent part two of the application process which includes information about scheduling a relational meeting with the applicant’s area leaders, the exams, and reference forms, as well as a personal inventory/testimony form.

Step 4: Screening Committee Review
Upon receipt of all application items by the specified deadline, the applicant’s file will be examined by a Screening Committee. Upon the report of the committee, you may receive an email of invitation to meet with the Credentials Interview Committee.

Step 5: Credentials Interview
Interviews times are scheduled for the months of April & August.  Following the credentials interview, the Network Presbytery will vote and make a recommendation to the General Council Credentials Committee in regard to the granting of credentials.  Credentials will be effective upon General Council approval.

If you have questions related to this procedure, please contact us via the form below.