Licensing and Ordination
Below you will find forms and applications required for ministerial licensing and ordination. For procedures specific to your region, consult your regional website .
Forms
Credential History Verification Form – English, Français, 한국어, Português)
Regional Handbooks for Ministerial Candidates – USA/Canada: English, Français, Español
District Minister’s License application – English, Français, Español, Portuguès
An essential step in qualifying any individual seeking a local or district minister’s license is to verify the individual’s credential history in the Church of the Nazarene with the General Secretary’s Office. Such verification is an indispensable exercise of due diligence by local church and district boards in fulfilling their respective responsibilities in relation to ministerial licensing.
Application for Ordination/Recognition of Ordination
Ordination application
For ordination candidates or Ordained Ministers requesting recognition of credentials
Demande d’ordination (Français)
Pour les candidat(e)s à l’ordination ou les ministres ordonnés demandant la reconnaissance de leur accréditation
Demande d’ordination (Español)
Para candidatos ordenados o Ministros Ordenados que requieran reconocimiento de credenciales
Pedido de Ordenação (Portuguès)
Para Candidatos à Ordenação ou Ministros Ordenados pedindo o reconhecimento de Credenciais