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AEGA Information Booklet! MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS Our ministerial credentials enable you to be recognized as a God called pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, minister of music, worship minister, evangelist, missionary, counselor, chaplain, military chaplain, or teacher. All applications are carefully considered, and applicants receive a copy of the AEGA CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS for review prior to their telephone interview with one of the Credential Committee.
BEGINNING MINISTERIAL STATUS
CHRISTIAN WORKER – Granted to a person who feels called of God to work for Him in some area of ministry, such as Sunday school teacher, musician, street or jail service worker, or house to house visitation, etc. May stay at this level and not upgrade. FIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHRISTIAN WORKER (1) Have a call of God for service; (2) At least 18 years of age; (3) Living a consistent Christian life; (4) Actively involved in a local church; and, (5) Pays a $50 application fee & a $50 yearly renewal fee. Monthly offerings are optional, but appreciated to cover administration cost. MINISTERIAL APPRENTICE – Granted to one who feels called of God to work toward upgrading to a Licensed or Ordained Minister. This credential places the individual under a local pastor’s authority for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, but no more than twenty-four (24) months to learn about ministry and accountability. FIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINISTERIAL APPRENTICE – (1) Have a call of God for service; (2) Be at least 20 years of age; (3) Living a consistent Christian life; (4) Experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28); (5) Pays a $75.00 application fee & a $50.00 yearly renewal fee. Monthly offerings are optional, but appreciated to cover administration cost.
PROFESSIONAL MINISTERIAL STATUS
LICENSED MINISTER – Granted to a person who is considered a part-time or full-time minister. Having a license authorizes one to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, exhort, confirm, and practice any biblical and religious activity pertaining to the office of Minister of the Gospel in accordance with respective ordinances of residence. FOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE (1) Must be at least 21 years of age; (2) Living a consistent Christian life; (3) Has experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28); (4) Financial obligation to the fellowship: (two types of membership) “COVENANT MEMBER” NO application fee required - Agrees to give one half of your tithe monthly, (minimum of $50 per month/income verified) OR “ASSOCIATE MEMBER” Pays $100.00 Application Fee, $75.00 yearly Renewal Fee and agrees to give monthly offerings (minimum $25.00 per month) See definition “Covenant and Associate Member below” FOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINATION – (1) Must be at least 22 years of age; (2) Living a consistent Christian life; (3) Has experienced baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4) with the evidence of speaking in tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10,28); (4) Financial obligation to the fellowship: (two types of membership) “COVENANT MEMBER” No application fee required - Agrees to give one half of your tithe monthly, (minimum of $50 per month/income verified) OR “ASSOCIATE MEMBER” Pays $125.00 Application Fee, $100 yearly Renewal Fee and agrees to give monthly offerings (minimum $25.00 per month) SEE definition of Covenant and Associate Member below
If granted Licensed or Ordained ministerial credentials, you may be required to complete a Bible Knowledge Questionnaire comparable for that level. If your score is below a certain percentage, you may be required to take courses in your weak areas. (There is a $35 fee per course to help cover books, shipping, & handling—Note: Covenant membersDO NOT pay a fee.) You will receive a “Certificate of Completion” for each course taken. You can receive credits for these courses if you wish to continue your educational through our educational branches.
HOWEVER, if applicant has adequate experience and ministerial background upon review of the Board of Examiners, an applicant may be approved at the Licensed or Ordained level without taking the Questionnaire. PRINTABLE VERSION Associate Member offering and annual renewal fee. Annual Membership Renewal Fee Required . However, NO discount available for set up fees. (May upgrade to a Covenant Member upon request) Covenant Member monthly basis . FREE Annual Membership Renewal FREE Web Access for AEGA Members Worldwide FREE membership to AEGA Global Online Network FREE Gold-plated Lapel Pin FREE Monthly Grapevine Newsletter Networking & Ministerial Resources Accountability & Prayer Covering International Prayer Base Mission Opportunities – U.S. & Foreign Affordable Health Care Assistance Ministers Retirement Plan for Qualified Ministers Free Church & Ministry Tax/Law Consultation DISCOUNTS on AEGA World Conference DISCOUNTS on tuition at Omega Seminary & Evangel Christian University May obtain a charter under the AEGA 501c3 Group Tax Exempt status for your church or ministry. Receives a 10% discount on set up fees. Eligible to hold LEADERSHIP positions in AEGA. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE PRINTABLE VERSION |
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