08/01/2024 EFC-ER Application for Pastor's License

A Pastor's License is required for individuals in pastoral ministry, particularly those serving full-term with pastoral responsibilities (preaching, baptisms, weddings, funerals, communion, etc.) The Pastor's License is recognition of one's calling and giftedness in the area of pastoral leadership in the local church and EFC-ER. Full-time pastors with a Pastor's License will be automatically entered into the Recording of Ordination process upon licensure. Part-time pastors may enter the Recording of Ordination process; please indicate your desire to do so on your application. Please note: churches are required to pay pension for all full-time pastors who hold this license.

Please complete the following application and submit a background check for a credential from EFC-ER. If you submitted a background check in 2022, you do not need to send one with your application.

Name

This address will receive a confirmation email

Phone

Address

Church

Position/Ministry of Focus

Years of Service at Current Church

My Position is (check one):

Full-time (>30 hrs/wk) Part-time (<30 hrs/wk) Volunteer

I am on the EFC-ER Pension Plan Yes No

(Part Time Only) Please enter me into the Recording of Ordination Process. Yes No

Education and Preparation

Use my information from last year's renewal Check here

Level of Education Completed High School College Graduate Doctorate

List your institutions of higher education and years of graduation

List your employment or experience related to your area of licensure

Testimony and Vision

Use my information from last year's renewal Check here

Briefly tell us about your conversion and walk with the Lord

Briefly tell us about your plans to use any licensure you obtain

Agreements

Have you read the EFC-ER Faith and Practice 2021 Edition?

Yes No

Are you in agreement with its teachings?

Yes No

If no, please provide details as to why:

By checking this box, I am indicating that the above information is correct.

Applicant Signature

*By entering my name in the box above, I am providing my digital signature on this form.

Date

Lead Pastor Endorsement

Please Select One As Lead Pastor of this church, I endorse and approve of providing the appropriate license to this individual. As Lead Pastor of this church, I do not endorse or approve of providing the appropriate license to this individual I am the Lead Pastor of this church and this is my application (no signature required below)

Lead Pastor Signature

Date

08/01/2024 EFC-ER Application for Pastor's License

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