APPLICANTS 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:
All UPCI License applications are to be completed and submitted electronically. Please see the UPCI Church Administration Ministerial Application (CAMA) Applicant Instructions:
MINISTERIAL LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
After filling out the application electronically, submit the application (Do not print out the application and mail). The applicant’s Pastor will receive and review the application carefully, sign it, and forward it to the Presbyter who will review the application before forwarding to the PA District Board for their perusal. The applications must be completed and submitted no later than 30 days prior to the Board Meeting with all required attachments listed in the CAMA instructions. The Board Meeting dates (and deadlines) are noted below.
Board Meeting Schedule:
Date | Deadline | Event |
February 9, 2023 | January 9, 2022 | District Board & Leadership Retreat |
July 15, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | PA District Camp |
November 1, 2023 | October 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.
Pastors of Local License Applicants should either accompany the applicant to the Board Meeting or be available by phone.
Local License Applicants must bring a check:
The check should be made out to PA District (mark PA District budget fee in memo line)
$125.00 (PA District first quarter budget fee) Applicant’s name must appear on the check (memo field or account name).
License Upgrade (General and Ordination):
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
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:
All UPCI License applications are to be completed and submitted electronically. Please see the UPCI Church Administration Ministerial Application (CAMA) Applicant Instructions:
MINISTERIAL LICENSE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
After filling out the application electronically, submit the application (Do not print out the application and mail). The applicant’s Pastor will receive and review the application carefully, sign it, and forward it to the Presbyter who will review the application before forwarding to the PA District Board for their perusal. The applications must be completed and submitted no later than 30 days prior to the Board Meeting with all required attachments listed in the CAMA instructions. The Board Meeting dates (and deadlines) are noted below.
Board Meeting Schedule:
Date | Deadline | Event |
February 9, 2023 | January 9, 2022 | District Board & Leadership Retreat |
July 15, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | PA District Camp |
November 1, 2023 | October 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.
Pastors of Local License Applicants should either accompany the applicant to the Board Meeting or be available by phone.
Local License Applicants must bring a check:
The check should be made out to PA District (mark PA District budget fee in memo line)
$125.00 (PA District first quarter budget fee) Applicant’s name must appear on the check (memo field or account name).
License Upgrade (General and Ordination):
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
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