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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. See Publication 517 of the IRS Code to learn about how ministers file for tax purposes.

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
  5. Pays a $50 application fee & a $50 yearly renewal fee. Monthly offerings are optional but appreciated to cover administration costs.
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 costs.

PROFESSIONAL MINISTERIAL STATUS

LICENSED MINISTER

Granted to a person who is considered to be a part-time or full-time minister (this level is normally granted to those with limited ministerial experience).  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. (Normally this is the person beginning in ministry)

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. Meet the giving requirements according to the AEGA Bylaws (see below)
  5. May be required to take a “Bible Knowledge” Questionnaire (see below)
  6. Fill out an annual ministerial report and renewal form (no fee required)

ORDAINED MINISTER

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

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. Meet the giving requirements according to the AEGA Bylaws (see below)
  5. May be required to take a “Bible Knowledge” Questionnaire (see below)
  6. Fill out an annual ministerial report and renewal form (no fee required)

TESTING REQUIREMENT IF APPLICABLE:

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 NO charge to you for these course(s) as long as you give faithfully… 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.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: 

LICENSED OR ORDAINED MINISTER LEVEL

NO application fee and NO annual renewal fee required. Agrees to give 1/2 of their personal tithe on a monthly basis according to their income which includes includes secular and ministry. (Minimum $35 per month for Licensed and $45 per month for Ordained Minister if their income is below $800 gross per month – you will need to show proof of income in order to be approved to give minimum) 

RETIRED MINISTERIAL STATUS: Ministers who are members of AEGA for several years are eligible to be placed on retirement status. It is taken on an individual basis according to their situation on what their giving requirement will be.

Purpose of the Giving Code: 

To provide a solid base of support and maintain the ability to operate as a solvent fellowship/ministry, thus enabling the AEGA to reach out to the body of Christ around the world with the tools needed for effective ministry.
(Your contribution is tax-deductible as provided by law)

UNITY IN THE FELLOWSHIP

“…we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”      Ephesians 4: 15,16 (NIV)

As the local Church (local body) depends on the faithful monthly support of its members, so does the AEGA Fellowship (credential body) depend on the faithful monthly support of its members as well.

We, the AEGA General Executive Presbytery, believe the minister should tithe to the local church and to the fellowship from which they receive credentials. The Apostle Paul submitted himself (was accountable) to the leadership in Jerusalem. The Bible also records he took offerings to the leadership in Judea so they might distribute funds as needed. (2 Cor. 8:1-9, 9:6-7)

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • 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
  • Annual Regional, National & International Conferences
  • Free Church & Ministry Tax/Law Consultation
  • May obtain a charter under the AEGA 501c3 Group Tax Exempt status for your church or ministry.
  • Networking & Ministerial Resources
  • Accountability & Prayer Covering
  • International Prayer Base
  • Mission Opportunities – U.S. & Foreign
  • Eligible to hold LEADERSHIP positions in AEGA.

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