Renewing Your Local Minister’s License

A Local Minister’s License must be renewed annually. This means you will need to apply for renewal of your license before the current license expires. The process for renewal is similar to the process when you are first granted a Local Minister's License. During the renewal interview, you should be prepared to discuss the progress and growth of your spiritual walk, your call to ministry, your ministry involvement, and the status of your educational preparation. After holding a local license for two years, you may seek renewal of your license only if you have completed at least two courses in a validated Course of Study program (Manual 531.4). Renewal Application for Local Minister’s License

Renewing Your District Minister’s License

Just like the Local Minister’s License, the District Minister’s License must be renewed annually. There is nothing automatic about the process, though you should receive an application form each year. However, if you do not receive an application form at least 90 days prior to your District Assembly, contact your District Office. You will also want to be in communication with the pastor of the local church where you are a member. The church board must recommend you for renewal of license just as they recommended you for your very first District Minister’s License. As part of the renewal process, you will need to provide your District Board with an up-to-date and accurate record of your progress in your educational preparation; preferably, an official transcript. After receiving your first District Minister’s License you will be responsible to complete a minimum of two courses per year in a validated Course of Study program to remain eligible for renewal of your district license (Manual 532.3).