Below are the steps and requirements necessary to apply for ministerial credentials with the Florida Multicultural District.
Steps for those pursuing Ministerial Advance Credentials with FMD
1. Login to your FMD Profile
2. Complete Pre-Credential Application
3. Get approval from your Pastor & Sectional Presbyter
4. Request Transcripts
4. Complete Upgrade Application
6. Background Check
7. Request Ministerial and Professional References
8. Take your Exam
9. Interview with our Executive Leadership
Applicant Requirements
Below are the minimum qualifications for ministerial credentials with Florida Multicultural District
License-Level Requierements
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- For License one must have clear evidence of a divine call, character and preparation suitable for that calling, practical ministry experience, and an evident purpose to devote one’s life in service to the proclamation of the gospel.
- If your marital status as changed since your previous application, please notify our office before applying for an upgrade.
- If you have a filed for bankruptcy since your previous application, please notify our office before applying for an upgrade.
- Be present on the assigned day for your interview and exam.
- Be present at the Training Seminar for New Applicants and Applicants for Ministerial Advance.
Ordination-Level Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 23 years of age.
- Applicants should be a resident of the ordaining district for at least 1 year.
- Applicant must hold a ministry license for 2 years.
- If your marital status as changed since your previous application, please notify our office before applying for an upgrade.
- If you have a filed for bankruptcy since your previous application, please notify our office before applying for an upgrade.
- Be present on the assigned day for your interview and exam.
- Be present at the Training Seminar for New Applicants and Applicants for Ministerial Advance.
Education Requirements
Licensed
Ordained
All the Certified of Minister courses plus:
- BIB 115 Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
- BIB 117 Prison Epistles
- BIB 215 Romans: Justification by Faith
- MIN 123 The Local Church in Evangelism
- MIN 223 Introduction to Homiletics
- MIN 251 Effective Leadership
- MIN 261 Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions
- MIN 281 Conflict Management for Church Leaders
- MIN 291 Intermediate Ministerial Internship
- THE 245 Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come
All the Certified of Minister and License courses plus:
- BIB 313 The Corinthian Correspondence
- BIB 318 The Pentateuch
- BIB 322 The Poetic Books
- MIN 325 Preaching in the Contemporary World
- MIN 327 Church Administration, Finance, and Law
- MIN 381 Pastoral Ministry
- MIN 391 Advanced Ministerial Internship
- THE 311 Prayer and Worship
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
Provides a curriculum that will prepare the students
to serve in a ministry in order to fulfill their calling.
Office Address
830 California Woods Circle
Orlando, Florida 32824
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday: 7am - 5pm
Contact Info
Phone: (407) 850-9861
Email: pr@fmdag.org