Steps to Apply for

CREDENTIALS

Step 2

Credential Application & Fee

The credential application and payment link will be emailed to you.

Credential application fee are as follows:

  • Certified $115
  • Licensed $120
  • Ordained $125

Once a completed application is received by our office, a member of the NTD Credentialing team will be in contact with you.

Step 3

Credential Examinations

After application, application fee, and all your reference forms have been received along with a satisfactory background check, you will then need to schedule the credential exams with your presbyter.

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Step 4

Credential Interview

After successful completion of the credential exams, you will schedule the credential interview with your presbyter.

With the recommendation of your presbyter and review of all documents by the NTD Secretary/Treasurer office, your application will be sent to General Council for final review.

Step 5

Credential Review & Recognition

Upon approval from General Council, we will notify you and present you with your Assemblies of God Fellowship Card.

Newly Certified, Licensed, and Ordained Ministers are recognized in the fall at the LEAD One Day event in your region. Newly Ordained Ministers are also recognized in June at our LEAD Conference & Council.

5 Step Process

Step 1

Credentialing Pre-App Form

Click the applicable link below to fill out the Pre-App Form. Once we receive the completed form, a member of the NTD Credentialing office will be in contact with you.

First Time Applicants ▸

Upgrade Applicants ▸

Reinstatement Applicants ▸

Step 2

Credential Application & Fee

The credential application and payment link will be emailed to you.

Credential application fees are as follows:

  • Certified $115
  • Licensed $120
  • Ordained $125
  • Reinstatement $200

Once a completed application is received by our office, a member of the NTD Credentialing team will be in contact with you.

Step 3

Credential Exams

After application, application fee, and all your reference forms have been received along with a satisfactory background check, you will schedule the credential exams with your presbyter.

Credential exams are available in English and Spanish. Inform your presbyter of your language preference.

Find your NTD Presbyter ▸

Study for your Exams ▸

Step 4

Credential Interview

After successful completion of the credential exams, you will schedule the credential interview with your presbyter.

With the recommendation of your presbyter and review of all documents by the NTD Secretary/Treasurer office, your application will be sent to General Council for final review.

Step 5

Credential Review & Recognition

Upon approval from General Council, we will notify you and present you with your Assemblies of God Fellowship Card and Certificate.

Newly Certified, Licensed, and Ordained Ministers are recognized in the fall at the LEAD One Day event in your region. Newly Ordained Ministers are also recognized in June at our LEAD Conference & Council.

Credential Exams Study Guides

Certified

Licensed*

*First time applicants at the Licensed level will take all exams; Bible Knowledge, Doctrine, and Polity. Licensed upgrade applicants will take only the Polity Exam.

Ordained

Most applicants will not take an exam at this level. However, there are circumstances that will require Ordained level applicants to take the exams.