ministerial License

The Ministerial License is an entry level ministerial license with Open Bible Churches, a beginning point in achieving competencies that are instrumental to effective and fruitful ministerial leadership. All course requirements can be completed online.

Competency Requirements Courses
Bible Knowledge & Interpretation (See Requirements for Certified License)
Spiritual Formation

Digital Course in Spiritual Growth
(IGBC - Level 1, Discipleship 1)
Theological Alignment Doctrinal Exam
Text: WE BELIEVE
Missional Passion Digital Course in Practical Christian Living
(IGBC - Level 1, Discipleship 2)
Open Bible Orientation New Minister Orientation
(Acquire)
Leadership Skills Custom-prescribed
Communication Skills Custom-prescribed
Personalized Training

 

Substantial ministry experience and seasoning that demonstrate competencies in Spiritual Formation & Missional Passion and ministry or other leadership experience that demonstrate competencies in Leadership Skills and Communication Skills can be considered in lieu of some studies. Ministry and other leadership experience should be significant (3 years, or more), fruitful, and relevant to ministry in order to be applied toward an Open Bible ministerial credential in lieu of courses. Consideration of ministry experience must be the result of a validation of demonstrated competencies, not merely an accumulation of years. A Basic Ministerial License is renewed annually, subject to continued faithfulness to requirements.

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