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The Association of
Evangelical Gospel Assemblies
Evangelical Gospel Assemblies
(AEGA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC)
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AEGA offers MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS...Ordination, License, Ministerial Apprentice, Christian Worker to qualified applicants. Obtaining 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.UPON ACCEPTANCE AS A CREDENTIALED MEMBER OF AEGA, YOU WILL RECEIVE: > Free Annual Membership Renewal; > AEGA Gold-plated Lapel Pin; > Monthly Newsletter (“Grapevine”); > Access to Worldwide Membership; > Health Care Assistance AVAILABLE TO PROFESSIONAL (LM/OM) MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ONLY: Retirement Fund (403b) Assistance — And Many More Benefits - See Benefit Page BEGINNING MINISTERIAL CREDENTIAL STATUS CHRISTIAN WORKER – Granted to a person who feels called of God to work for Him in some field, such as Bible teacher, choir director, musician, street or jail service worker, or house to house visitation. 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) Agrees to give monthly membership amount of twenty ($20.00) dollars, and to support the AEGA fellowship. MINISTERIAL APPRENTICE – Granted to one who feels called of God to work in a specific field, such as Bible teacher, Christian counselor, evangelist, pastor, or other office of the five-fold ministry. 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) Agrees to give monthly membership amount of twenty-five ($25.00) and to support the AEGA fellowship. PROFESSIONAL MINISTERIAL CREDENTIAL 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) Agrees to give one half of your tithe monthly, and to support the AEGA fellowship. ORDAINED MINISTER — Ordination is granted to a person who is considered a part-time or full-time minister. He or she is certified and authorized to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, exhort, confirm, and practice any biblical and religious activity pertaining to the office of Ordained Minister in accordance with respective ordinances of residence. 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) Agrees to give one half of your tithe monthly, and to support the AEGA fellowship. NOTE: Those applying for Licensed or Ordained level are required to take a “Bible Knowledge Exam” no matter of their education background. If a certain percentage is reached on the exam, there will be no additional education required. However, if one scores low in certain areas they will be required to take courses from our seminary (Omega) at no charge to them. Depending on the individual situation, the credential will be issued to the applicant at time of approval whether courses are required or not. |
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