Pathway to Ministry with the North Central District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance

• And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).

• If you are interested in pursuing vocational ministry in the Alliance, we encourage you to follow the steps below to become accredited with the North Central District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Accreditation:

• Accreditation is the act of being officially recognized by The Christian and Missionary Alliance as qualified to serve in Alliance ministry.

• Prerequisite: You must have at least 30 credit hours of study in Bible, theology and/or ministry (see non-traditional options below to complete these hours if needed)

• Begin the process by completing the two-step Called2Serve application

• Interview with our Credentialing Council (CC)

Licensing:

• Licensing comes when a man or a woman is appointed by the district superintendent to serve in clergy-type ministries and provide shepherding and leadership to the church.

• To be licensed in the North Central District, one must first be accredited and in a paid, licensable position

Consecration & Ordination:

• The Consecrated & Ordained License is issued to persons who have fully met all the requirements for licensing and ordination within The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Lead pastors are expected to complete consecration & ordination and all others are encouraged as well.

• To be Consecrated & Ordained, you must first be Accredited and Licensed. This journey takes you through two years of study, writing, testing and practical ministry experiences. While challenging, this process shapes men and women for the work God has prepared for you.

• Click below to see our overview and for more information on Consecration & Ordination.

non-traditional education options in the C&MA

1. Crown 30

   • The Crown 30 track meets the licensing requirements with the C&MA to become a licensed worker (30 credit hours divided in the appropriate subdivisions). Professional Development courses are offered fully online in 7-week modules and the entire certificate can be completed in less than 2 years. Register here.

2. LEAD

   • The LEAD Program is a two-and-a-half-year leadership journey that will build you into the leader that God has designed you to be. The program uses online learning, one-on-one coaching, and practical lessons on a platform of solid biblical teaching. The LEAD journey will help you grow in your volunteer or vocational ministry leadership. The following spheres of your leadership will grow: Intimacy with Christ, Missional Living, Disciple-Making Discipleship, and Kingdom Leadership.

3. Alliance Center for Leadership Development (ACLD)

   • ACLD helps those called to serve the church in leadership get the training they need. They help current ministry leaders further develop their skills and provide key ministry certifications. They also serve the church by providing effective training courses for local volunteer leaders to be better equipped to serve the church.