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LOCAL LICENSE
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GENERAL LICENSE
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ORDINATION
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A local license is the first level of the ministerial licensing process.
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- A subscription to the Pentecostal Herald.
- A subscription to the Forward Magazine.
- A life insurance package.
- Performing funeral ceremonies.
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- Applicant must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.
- Applicant must believe in the Oneness of God.
- Applicant must have been baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Applicant must have been baptized with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.
- Applicant must be living a holy life according to the Scriptures as explained in the Articles of Faith of the United Pentecostal Church International.
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Licensing applicants must complete required training provided through Ministry Central. Click here to register for your required training.
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A general license is the second level of the ministerial licensing process.
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- A subscription to the Pentecostal Herald.
- A subscription to the Forward Magazine.
- A life insurance package.
- Performing funeral ceremonies.
- Performing wedding ceremonies.
- Performing practically all duties and responsibilities of the ministry.
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- Applicant must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.
- Applicant must believe in the Oneness of God.
- Applicant must have been baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Applicant must have been baptized with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.
- Applicant must be living a holy life according to the Scriptures as explained in the Articles of Faith of the United Pentecostal Church International.
- Applicant must have proven their ministry for one (1) year.
- Applicant who is not a graduate from a UPCI-endorsed school must have held a local license for at least one (1) year.
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Licensing applicants must complete required training provided through Ministry Central. Click here to register for your required training.
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Ordination is the third and final level of the ministerial licensing process. It is the fulfillment of the scriptural process of recognition, endorsement, and anointing.
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- A subscription to the Pentecostal Herald.
- A subscription to the Forward Magazine.
- A life insurance package.
- Performing funeral ceremonies.
- Performing wedding ceremonies.
- Performing practically all duties and responsibilities of the ministry.
- The possibility of holding office.
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- Applicant must be seventeen (17) years of age or older.
- Applicant must believe in the Oneness of God.
- Applicant must have been baptized by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Applicant must have been baptized with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.
- Applicant must be living a holy life according to the Scriptures as explained in the Articles of Faith of the United Pentecostal Church International.
- Applicant must have proven their ministry for one (1) year.
- Applicant who is not a graduate from a UPCI-endorsed school must have held a local license for at least one (1) year.
- Applicant must at present be a pastor, full-time evangelist, assistant pastor, appointed or elected official, full-time Bible college administrator or instructor.
- Any exceptions to the above would be at the discretion of the District Board.
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Licensing applicants must complete required training provided through Ministry Central. Click here to register for your required training.
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- Click here to download an application (Please download the application for the level of licensure you are pursuing).
- Answer every question fully, do not leave anything blank.
- Do not use a generic digital signature. Sign each document.
- Be sure to have your Pastor sign your application.
- Submit the application fee of $25.00 (Payable via check or money order) along with your application.
- Provide a recent photo of you and your spouse (if you are married).
- Provide your Ministry Central Transcript or Certificates of Completion for each required class.
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