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Table of Contents

 

Introduction............................................................................. I-1

 

The Commissioned Minister Credential

1.      Introduction........................................................... C-1

2.      Credential Process................................................. C-2

3.      Qualifications......................................................... C-4

4.      Rights and Privileges.............................................. C-5

5.      Application Form................................................... CA-1

 

The Ordained Minister Credential

1.      The Act of Ordination............................................ O-1

2.      The Purpose of Ordination..................................... O-1

3.      Categories of Ordination........................................ O-1

4.      Qualifications and Gifts.......................................... O-2

5.      Rights and Privileges.............................................. O-4

6.      Credential Process................................................. O-7

7.      Credential Understandings..................................... O-10

8.      Application Form

Instructions.......................................... OA-1

General Information............................. OA-2

Self Assessment................................... OA-8

Ordination Exam.................................. OA-11

 

1.      Appendix.............................................................. OA-33