The Local Minister’s License

Procedures for Issuing a Local Minister’s License (Español)

Local Minister’s License Application (Español)

Church Board Interview Checklist: Granting a Local Minister’s License (Español)

Church Board Interview Checklist: Renewing a Local Minister’s License (Español)

Request a Local Minister's License Certificate

Requests for Local Minister's License presentation certificates are fulfilled by the USA/Canada Regional Office. Use the webform to place the order and allow 2-3 weeks for preparation and shipping after verification of the candidate's credential history. Send any questions or concern about your order to license@usacanadaregion.org.

For general questions about ministerial licensing and ordination, email the USA/Canada Regional office at license@usacanadaregion.org.

Request for Verification of Credential History (English) (Español) (Français)

• Credential history verification is required when an individual applies for a local minister’s license for the first time from the congregation of which the individual is currently a member (even if the individual held a license while a member of another congregation).

Order a Local Minister’s License (English) (Español)

The District Minister’s License

Recommendation to the District Assembly (form)  (Español)

District Minister's License (Español)

QUESTIONS?

Contact your pastor or district superintendent.

You may also contact Global Clergy Development at pastor@nazarene.org or toll-free at 800-306-7651.