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  • Application for Ministerial Credentials

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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Future Step:

    There will be an "Upload Documents" step in the Pathway to Credentials where you will be able to upload your INS documents. These documents are required if you were born outside of the United States.

  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Spouse's Information

    Please include information about your spouse.
  • Spouse's Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • PERSONAL / FAMILY

  • Do you have any previous marriages?*
  • Please explain, Applicant*
  • Circumstance(s) of divorce(s) or annulments, Applicant*
  • Does your spouse have any previous marriages?*
  • Please explain, Spouse*
  • Circumstance(s) of divorce(s) or annulments, Spouse*
  • Do you or any of your family members have any health concerns that would affect your ministry?*

  • FAMILY (cont.)

  • Do you have children or dependents?
  • Are you obligated to pay child support for any minor child?*
  • Are you current on all child support obligations?*
  • Do you have any living minor children who do not reside with you and for whom you are not paying child support?*

  • Future Step:

    There will be an "Upload Documents" step in the next Pathway to Credentials section, where you will be able to upload a Recent Photo of both you and you with your family. These photos will be required to finalize the applicant for review.

  • CHURCH / SPIRITUAL

  • Name and address of the church where you are currently a Member or Attendee

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Have you been born again according to John 3:3-5?*
  • Have you been baptized in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit according to Matthew 28:19?*
  • Have you received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?*
  • Do you pray in tongues?*

  • The Statement of Faith in the Open Bible Manual states "We believe the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in every believer at the moment of salvation. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is distinct from salvation, releasing the power of the Holy Spirit through faith. Consistent with biblical accounts, believers should anticipate Spirit-baptism to be accompanied by speaking in tongues and other biblical minifestations. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to endue the believer with power from God, to offer an inspired witness for Christ, to lead the believer in a life of holiness, and to equip for a Spirit-filled life of service. (John 7:37, 14:16; Acts 1:8, 2:4, 2:38-39, 8:14-17, 10:44-46, 19:6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16.)"

    You indicated you have not received the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and/or you do not speak in tongues. Neither of these answers will keep you from receiving Open Bible credentials. However, as a Pentecostal organization, we need to have assurances you 1) believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as described in Open Bible's Statement of Faith and 2) believe in speaking in tongues but have simply not experienced that manifestation of the Holy Spirit.

  • If you are prepared to make this commitment, please indicate below.*

  • STATEMENTS / STANDARDS

  • MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

  • Do you currently hold a ministerial credential with another denomination or ministerial credentialing body?*
  • Have you in the past held a ministerial credential with another denomination or ministerial credentialing body?*
  • Have you ever been (or are currently being) subjected to discipline (or dismissal or forced resignation) by a religious body?*

  • Future Step:

    There will be an "Upload Documents" step in the next Pathway to Credentials section, where you will be able to upload a Ministerial Experience Resume. This document will be required to finalize the applicant for review.

  • EDUCATION

  • First college education*
  • Second college education (cont.)
  • Third college education (cont.)
  • Fourth college education (cont.)
  • Fifth college education (cont.)
  • First certificate or non-accredited programs (INSTE, etc.).*
  • Second certificate or non-accredited programs (INSTE, etc.).*
  • Third certificate or non-accredited programs (INSTE, etc.).*
  • Four certificate or non-accredited programs (INSTE, etc.).*

  • Future Step:

    There will be an "Upload Documents" step in the next Pathway to Credentials section, where you will be able to upload your educational transcripts or certificates. These documents will be required to finalize the applicant for review.

  • PREVIOUS CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LIABILITY

    NOTE: The questions in this section are designed to help the credential committee make an informed decision concerning your application for ministerial credentials. Answering yes to any of the following questions will not necessarily disqualify you from receiving ministerial credentials. False or incomplete answers will be grounds for immediate disqualification from or revocation of a credential.
  • Have you ever been convicted of, pled guilty or “no contest” to any felony or misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic offenses)?*
  • Have you ever been accused of, engaged in or investigated for any sexual misconduct involving a minor or adult, including, but not limited to, child abuse, child molestation, indecent liberties with a child, incest, adultery, sexual harassment, rape, assault, battery, murder, kidnapping, child pornography, sodomy or sexual contact with a counselee?*
  • Have you ever been found liable or participated in an out-of-court settlement as a defendant for any offense in a civil lawsuit?*
  • Has any employer with whom you have been employed at any time in the past ever been sued as a result of your conduct?*

  • APPROVALS

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    1. AGREEMENT - Should my application be accepted, I agree to adhere to the Open Bible Manual, including ministerial tithe and Mission Venture Plan, and to refrain from any conduct in violation of the association's teachings.

    I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application or in any precredentialing interview is intended to or shall create a contract between myself and Open Bible Churches for either credentialing, employment or the provision of any benefit.

    I agree that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that providing false or misleading information on this application is grounds for my immediate dismissal if I am credentialed.

  • 2. AUTHORIZATION - I authorize any references, schools, current or former employers, current or former supervisors, churches or denominational agencies, or any other person or organization, whether or not identified in this application, to give you any information (including opinions) regarding my character and fitness for credentials. I hereby release any individual, employer, church, denominational agency or official, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, and whether or not identified in this application, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply with this authorization, excepting only the communication of knowingly false information. I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. A facsimile or photocopy of this authorization shall be as valid as the original.

    Credential file contents, including references remitted on behalf of applicants are confidential and, accordingly, applicants will not have access to the

  • 3. BACKGROUND CHECK - I further understand that a criminal records check may be conducted on me, and I consent to any such check. I further understand that a confidential credit check may be conducted on me and I consent to any such check. I further understand that a confidential driving record check may be conducted on me and I consent to any such check.


    I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE PROVISIONS, AND AGREE TO THEM. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY CONSULT AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO COMPLETING IT.

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  • Initials*
  • Date*
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  • Payment Information

  • PLEASE NOTE:

     

    Your application cannot be processed until a payment is received. After you review your answers and submit your form, you will be directed to a payment page on the Open Bible website. Add the Credential Application Fee to your cart and complete the checkout process. Once this is done your application is completed!

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