APPLICANTS FOR MINISTERIAL LICENSE
Applicants will be required to take training provided through Ministry Central. (Click Here To Register for your required level of training, or see the link below if you intend to apply or upgrade. Purpose Institute training is also accepted as long as the additional required reading for license is completed. The PI student’s curriculum includes additional required reading for ministerial license.
PASTORAL AUTHORITY:
The Pennsylvania District UPCI considers the spiritual authority of the local pastor to be of utmost importance. Therefore, all applicants for ministerial license will always need the full and complete permission and participation of any applicant’s pastor.
APPLICATION:
The applicant’s pastor, presbyter (or any licensed minister who has an account with www.upciministers.com can download any application. The application must be filled out completely and must be signed by the applicant’s pastor. The pastor and/or presbyter may help the candidate ensure the completeness and accuracy of the application form.
You may also download applications here:
MINISTERIAL LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
After filling out the application, it will be given to the local pastor. The pastor will review the application carefully, sign it, and give it to the Presbyter who will send it to the District Secretary/Treasurer after he has checked it over. The Presbyter must receive all completed applications 60 days prior to the Board Meeting. The license applicant should also supply documentation for Ministry Central or Purpose Institute courses completed. In the event the applicant has not completed the Ministry Central Course at the 60 day deadline must have the course transcripts with them when they meet the District Board. The Board Meeting dates (and deadlines) are noted below.
Board Meeting Schedule:
Date | Deadline | Event |
February 9, 2023 | December 9, 2022 | District Board & Leadership Retreat |
July 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | PA District Camp |
November 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | PA Harvest Conference |
APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS FOR MINISTERIAL LICENSE:
ON BOARD MEETING DAY:
When a ministerial applicant meets the District Board for licensing, remember the following: All applicants must be accompanied by his/her spouse. If applicant has not submitted their Reading and Ministry Central documentation/transcripts, they must have those when they meet the District Board. The applicant must bring two copies of a photograph of both the applicant and the spouse.
Local License Applicants must bring two checks:
One check made out to PA District (mark PA District budget fee in memo line)
$125.00 (PA District first quarter budget fee)
One check made out to United Pentecostal Church International (mark application and budget fee in memo line)
$118.50 ($93.50 first quarter budget fee + one time $25.00 application fee)
License Upgrade (General and Ordination) must bring one check:
One check made out to United Pentecostal Church International (mark application fee in the memo line)
$ 25.00 (UPCI application processing fee)
Note: Budget fee adjustments will be made automatically from the PA District and UPCI in your next billing cycle.
Applicants future UPCI one quarter’s budget fee is as follows: Local: $93.50, General: $96.50, Ordination: $99.50
Applicant’s name must appear on the check (memo field or account name).
The applicant must bring the Life Insurance Beneficiary Form which designates the beneficiaries for the UPCI Life Insurance Policy. This form must be fully filled out and signed and dated. (If you have questions about how to properly fill out this form, please contact the District Secretary/Treasurer).
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
The applicant should understand that if approved for license with the United Pentecostal Church, he/she will be responsible to pay the quarterly District License fees of $125 for Local, $150 for General and $175 for Ordained. Headquarters’ Budget Fees per quarter must be paid as well. ($93.50 for Local, $96.50 for General, and $99.50 for Ordination.)
PA DISTRICT – MINISTER’S FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Accounts shall be considered delinquent if not remitted by the close of the 15th of the next month following the close of the quarter. If not received by this deadline the minister (he or she) shall be notified by a certified letter (return receipt requested) from the District Board that after 30 days (from receipt of letter) he or she will be dropped unless a satisfactory remittance is made or a satisfactory explanation is given. A $50 late penalty will be added to the overdue balance. The minister may request to meet the District Board. In the event that a minister is suspended in this manner, he or she must fill out a new application for license or credentials and appear before the District Board before he or she can be reinstated.
NEED HELP COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION?
Click this link to view “How to Complete UPCI Ministerial License Application (Local)” Video
APPLICANTS FOR MINISTERIAL LICENSE:
Applicants will be required to take training provided through Ministry Central. (Click Here To Register for your required level of training, or see the link below if you intend to apply or upgrade. Purpose Institute training is also accepted as long as the additional required reading for license is completed. The PI student’s curriculum includes additional required reading for ministerial license.
PASTORAL AUTHORITY:
The Pennsylvania District UPCI considers the spiritual authority of the local pastor to be of utmost importance. Therefore, all applicants for ministerial license will always need the full and complete permission and participation of any applicant’s pastor.
APPLICATION:
The applicant’s pastor, presbyter (or any licensed minister who has an account with www.upciministers.com can download any application. The application must be filled out completely and must be signed by the applicant’s pastor. The pastor and/or presbyter may help the candidate ensure the completeness and accuracy of the application form.
You may also download applications here:
MINISTERIAL LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
After filling out the application, it will be given to the local pastor. The pastor will review the application carefully, sign it, and give it to the Presbyter who will send it to the District Secretary/Treasurer after he has checked it over. The Presbyter must receive all completed applications 60 days prior to the Board Meeting. The license applicant should also supply documentation for Ministry Central or Purpose Institute courses completed. In the event the applicant has not completed the Ministry Central Course at the 60 day deadline must have the course transcripts with them when they meet the District Board. The Board Meeting dates (and deadlines) are noted below.
Board Meeting Schedule:
Date | Deadline | Event |
February 9, 2023 | December 9, 2022 | District Board & Leadership Retreat |
July 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | PA District Camp |
November 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | PA Harvest Conference |
APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS FOR MINISTERIAL LICENSE:
ON BOARD MEETING DAY:
When a ministerial applicant meets the District Board for licensing, remember the following: All applicants must be accompanied by his/her spouse. If applicant has not submitted their Reading and Ministry Central documentation/transcripts, they must have those when they meet the District Board. The applicant must bring two copies of a photograph of both the applicant and the spouse.
Local License Applicants must bring two checks:
One check made out to PA District (mark PA District budget fee in memo line)
$125.00 (PA District first quarter budget fee)
One check made out to United Pentecostal Church International (mark application and budget fee in memo line)
$118.50 ($93.50 first quarter budget fee + one time $25.00 application fee)
License Upgrade (General and Ordination) must bring one check:
One check made out to United Pentecostal Church International (mark application fee in the memo line)
$ 25.00 (UPCI application processing fee)
Note: Budget fee adjustments will be made automatically from the PA District and UPCI in your next billing cycle.
Applicants future UPCI one quarter’s budget fee is as follows: Local: $93.50, General: $96.50, Ordination: $99.50
Applicant’s name must appear on the check (memo field or account name).
The applicant must bring the Life Insurance Beneficiary Form which designates the beneficiaries for the UPCI Life Insurance Policy. This form must be fully filled out and signed and dated. (If you have questions about how to properly fill out this form, please contact the District Secretary/Treasurer).
FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
The applicant should understand that if approved for license with the United Pentecostal Church, he/she will be responsible to pay the quarterly District License fees of $125 for Local, $150 for General and $175 for Ordained. Headquarters’ Budget Fees per quarter must be paid as well. ($93.50 for Local, $96.50 for General, and $99.50 for Ordination.)
PA DISTRICT – MINISTER’S FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Accounts shall be considered delinquent if not remitted by the close of the 15th of the next month following the close of the quarter. If not received by this deadline the minister (he or she) shall be notified by a certified letter (return receipt requested) from the District Board that after 30 days (from receipt of letter) he or she will be dropped unless a satisfactory remittance is made or a satisfactory explanation is given. A $50 late penalty will be added to the overdue balance. The minister may request to meet the District Board. In the event that a minister is suspended in this manner, he or she must fill out a new application for license or credentials and appear before the District Board before he or she can be reinstated.
NEED HELP COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION?
Click this link to view “How to Complete UPCI Ministerial License Application (Local)” Video