CREDENTIALING
Discipleship is a mandate given by the Lord before His ascension into heaven, recorded in Matthew 28:19.
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To fulfill the Great Commission, we offer sponsorship for credentialing of individuals who are discipled to maturity and who have the heart for ministry.
CHRISTIAN WORKER
Description
A lay person who is qualified and certified to teach, visit the sick, minister in hospitals and jails, as well as assist in many of the functions of the church.
Qualifications
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Must be water baptized
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Must be a church member in good standing
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Must be above reproach in daily living and Christian witness
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Must be actively serving in ministry (preferably in a leadership position) involved in and/or directly supporting Bible teaching, care ministry, and/or outreach with evidence of the Holy Spirit's equipping for this credential. An application submitted by your fully ordained sponsor (i.e. a senior pastor, an associate pastor, or a military chaplain) is required for your enrollment.
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Must successfully complete all required course material for the Christian Worker Certification program:
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Theology - Jesus Christ
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Theology - Holy Spirit
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Doctrine - Inspired Scripture
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Doctrine - Deity of Jesus Christ
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Doctrine - Salvation
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Doctrine - Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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Doctrine - Sanctification
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Doctrine - Church and Church Mission
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Doctrine - The Ministry
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Doctrine - Divine Healing
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Doctrine - Blessed Hope
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Application: Daily Living and Witness
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Application: The Christian Worker
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Application: Church Administration
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An individual qualified for evangelism, teaching, administration, and in some cases, pastoring (including the performance of marriage).
One who is a properly educated and/or trained minister with proven practical experience (This is the highest credential offered).
Ordination
Christian Shield will sponsor individuals for ordination who have met the qualifications outlined above. The ordaining body is the Independent Assemblies of God International (IAOGI). IAOGO has been helping the Body of Christ since 1935 by providing a spiritual and legal covering for Ministers and Ministries.
Registration
To register you must be willing to meet all qualifications listed above, and be willing to be credentialed by and enter into fellowship with IAOGI.
Contact us to register:
(479) 238-2220